West Bromwich Albion have blocked a transfer request from Hungarian midfielder Zoltan Gera. The former Ferencvaros star wants a return to the top flight and is a target of Wigan Athletic.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Albion have rejected out of hand Zoltan Gera's transfer request.
Baggies block Gera departure
By Paul Farrington
Updated Friday, 14th July 2006
"This is in keeping with the Baggies' strategy not to sell any of the key members of the first-team squad."
Wigan made a £10m bid three weeks ago for Gera, and his Baggies team-mates Nathan Ellington and Curtis Davies.
The trio are all said to be unhappy with the Baggies and want a return to the Premiership. Some reports go as far as saying that Ellington has threatened to go on strike until a move is manufactured.
Wigan made a £10m bid three weeks ago for Gera, and his Baggies team-mates Nathan Ellington and Curtis Davies.
The trio are all said to be unhappy with the Baggies and want a return to the Premiership. Some reports go as far as saying that Ellington has threatened to go on strike until a move is manufactured.
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