Post by Taxigirl on Jan 7, 2004 9:57:35 GMT
Fulham manager Chris Coleman has accused Manchester United of trying to "bully" them into selling Louis Saha.
Coleman has vowed to stand firm against a renewed approach - believed to be £8m - for the 25-year-old French striker.
"You get that feeling that we are being bullied into selling one of our players," said Coleman.
"I don't like bullies and I don't like being bullied, that is why we are determined to hang on to Louis Saha."
Al Fayed attacks Ferguson
Saha has scored 14 goals this season and has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since Fulham's 3-1 victory at Old Trafford in October but his club are desperate to retain the player.
"When someone asks you if a player is available and you say 'no' and they make a bid and you say 'no' and they keep coming back, and it is in the newspapers and they come back again, that's disappointing," said Coleman.
"He has two and a half years left on his contract, so if he says 'I'm leaving' he can't just get up and walk out. Will he put in a request? I hope not."
Coleman's criticism of the Premiership follows a stinging attack on United boss Sir Alex Ferguson by Fulham chairman Mohamed al Fayed.
"I am fed up with Sir Alex Ferguson trying to disrupt my club and constantly try to unsettle my players," said al Fayed.
"I have a clear message to Sir Alex and anyone else who is interested: 'Read my lips, Saha is not for sale'."
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