Clarke Finally Hands In A Transfer Request

Last updated : 13 January 2014 By Covsupport News Service

Leon Clarke has handed in a transfer request.

The striker handed in his request to Coventry City when he arrived for training this morning after speculation yesterday that he was on his way to Wolves.

The club have confirmed this and Steve Waggott told the Coventry Telegraph: “I have this morning received a formal transfer request from Leon Clarke.

"There had been indications over the weekend that this would happen but I was only formally notified this morning after he arrived at the training ground. 

“Of course, it’s deeply disappointing when a player expresses a desire to leave the club in this way – especially when he has become such a firm favourite with supporters because of performances over the past 12 months.

“That said, when he still has a year-and-a-half left on his contract we are in a position where we will only let him leave if the deal is right for Coventry City Football Club.

“That means securing the kind of deal that will allow Steven Pressley to strengthen the squad should Leon go."

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