New manager Paulo Sousa wants to keep striker DJ Campbell at Leicester City
Leicester City's new manager Paulo Sousa wants to keep striker DJ Campbell.
Campbell scored his fourth goal in as many pre-season games on Saturday when City were held 1-1 by League Two side Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.
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DJ Campbell
Sousa said he had been impressed with the fitness and attitude of the 28-year-old.
Campbell's days at the Walkers Stadium appeared to be over at the end of last season after his successful loan spell at Blackpool and several clubs have expressed an interest in ending his so-far unsuccessful three-year stay with City.
But, after the game, Sousa said he intends to keep Campbell, who seems rejuvenated under the former Portugal international midfielder.
However, he also said he only wants to keep players who are fully committed to him and the club, and that any player who wanted to leave could do so.
"DJ is in a great moment," he said. "He is full of confidence and he is one of the players in better shape. He will help us a lot through the season. I see him being here this season. He is very happy in training and he is enthusiastic.
"He is the type of player I want to work with because we see when he loses the ball some good reactions also."
Sousa added: "He is very committed with me and to the club and the fans. He is someone who wants to do great things for the club during this season."
Sousa is set to complete the signing of Slovenian striker Leon Crncic at the start of this week after the 20-year-old agreed to a one-year deal.
The former Atalanta forward was set to undergo a medical before signing.
Sousa said he had other targets identified as he strengthens his squad.
"We want to bring different players in but I will talk about the players only when they have signed the contract because I can't talk about speculation," he said.
"My way to do things is to first complete all the signings we want and then we start to talk about them, because they will then belong to us.
"We have to show them respect and their clubs and, more than this, respect for my other players."
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by Blue boy, Ashby
Wednesday, July 28 2010, 6:48AM
“Back to job club Fred and concentrate on messing up your next interview so you can play on here all day.Let the grown ups who go to work and pay for their tickets chat.”
by bluearmyinthecity, leicester
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 8:20PM
“fred ur a real idiot get a job and a forest season ticket its all ur good for, you wanna act like a child use facebook actually no dont half the kids on there are far to mature for the likes of you.
we are the true city fans not you son, grow up”
by davep, leics
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 2:05PM
“Thats the realism of the situation chappy,i just hope the people at the top dont under estimate the strength of feeling amoungst our supporters.Birch is close to our hearts and they will do well to respect that!”
by Fred, Leicester
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 1:17PM
“Is it true Chappy you are voting with your flippers old son?”
by chappy, plymouth
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 12:42PM
“The club issued the statement that the Birch wasn't being forced to leave. I presume that was in response to Fans threatening to vote with their feet and ask for refunds.
I hope they don't think they've got past that period and can now continue with the plan. If so how stupid do they think people are?”
by davep, leics
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 9:57AM
“All the banters great but on a serious note ive heard that contrary to previous statements by the club,the birchs future at the club is in serious doubt as he is still being hounded out.Im sure all you fellow city fans would agree that after what he has done for lcfc and our community it would be very very sad if alan was forced out!”
by Keith, Wanganui NZ
Tuesday, July 27 2010, 5:26AM
“You hit the nail right on the head Chappy. Fred is Glen Monsell. How many more Idiotic names is he to come up with.
Fred-Glen I am a true Blue City supporter!! Have been since the day I could walk.
I unlike yourself don't go to other forums and make out I am someone else like you do.
You will get no sympathy on our forum Gunger Din. You are hated by many because of your deception, and underhand snide remarks against every one of our boys in the shirt. Also you mentioned when PS came on board that he will be gone in 6 months time. What City true blue City supporter would say that?
So you and Glen clear of and leave us true City supporters to discuss LCFC.
Funny enough we have never heard from this Glen bloke before you chose him as another one of your alias's. Then use him to hurtle abuse at me.
Fred I love it, so tell Glen to give me some more. You lonely sad old perverted fat pig.
More crackling anyone?”
by Nicholas Chapman, Plymouth
Monday, July 26 2010, 11:32PM
“Fred, when you have a Job then you can speak about mine, until then Shut up.
Who is this "We" you speak of?
I am not confused and neither is Keith, "we" are just sick of you and your imaginary Friends calling people idiots when they post on topic without ever saying why.
I can prove who I am Fred, you can't. I pity you. I am only on here late cos I live in Barracks, if I was home I wouldn't bother. What is your excuse?”
by ak, leics
Monday, July 26 2010, 10:55PM
“Keith and fred- two grown men?”
by Fred, Leicester
Monday, July 26 2010, 9:51PM
“Chappy old son you are confused like Keith.
Must be all that submarine talk.
You and Keith both need some help but we humour you and your playing sailors bit.
Bell bottoms for Chappy anyone”