Allardyce Wants Charlie To Have His Chance
By Nu Mad
Updated Wednesday, 11th July 2007
West Ham United are interested in Charles N'Zogbia but Sam Allardyce wants to see first hand why London clubs are trying to coax him to Capital City.
Charlton Athletic asked about the French youngster last January, and
Arsenal have allegedly been watching him for two years, although the Magpies insist Wenger has not made any kind of offer.
The Hammers are still ready to 'splash the cash' after completing the club record £7.5m signing of former United striker Craig Bellamy yesterday, but Allardyce is not interested.
The youngster had a big fall-out with former Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder over his mobile phone. He was caught phoning friends from the dug-out at Fratton Park DURING a match, and Roeder was furious when he caught him texting during a pre-match team talk.
N'Zogbia responded by insisting he wanted to leave the club this summer. He refused to be a substitute against
Watford and left the ground before kick-off, only to return when he realised he did not know where he was.
However, Allardyce sees the 21-year-old as a rare talent and wants to give him a chance to prove what he can do.
West Ham are still likely to make a £4m bid in an attempt to test United's resolve.
