Albert Adomah insists his future is in Bristol City's hands
Albert Adomah insists his future is in Bristol City's hands.
As revealed by The Post yesterday, the Robins have rejected a £1m bid for the winger from Championship rivals Crystal Palace.
But the Eagles are already preparing a second improved offer and anything in the region of £2m plus add-ons is likely to be enough to tempt City's board of directors, who are under pressure to balance the books at Ashton Gate.
Informed of Palace's offer just minutes after the final whistle in Ghana's 1-0 African Cup of Nations victory over Mali in Port Elizabeth yesterday, Adomah admitted his fate was out of his hands.
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He said: "It's not down to me whether I go. At the moment, I'm happy at Bristol City. It's in the club's hands."
Adomah is still to speak with his agent, Tony Finnigan, who has been dealing with City football consultant Mark Ashton.
He added: "I have not heard of any request. I think they are letting me concentrate on the cup. I wish them luck with their game against Ipswich and, hopefully, they will do well."
It is entirely possible that Adomah, who joined City from Barnet in 2010, has played his last game for the Championship strugglers.
Palace are expected to up their offer just as soon as they receive the initial £10m down payment Manchester United have agreed to pay them for the services of teenage winger Wilfried Zaha.
Adomah has made 121 appearances for Citya and scord 15 goals. He has 18 months of his Ashton Gate contract to run.
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by rocketbob
Saturday, January 26 2013, 11:34AM
“Mr Ashton seems like another person which comes under the category `Agents fees` which seem to feature heavily in Bristol Citys balance sheet. i think perhaps a little more transparency from the Club is needed. Its a pity there doesn`t appear to be an investigative journalist at the BEP. They can`t all be working for News International.”
by ashton_yate
Saturday, January 26 2013, 10:55AM
“the headline could read bristol citys future is in albert adomahs hands ! who does palace think they are dealing with ? a bunch of hayseeds ? tell them 5 million up front or go away ! its a sad day when we have to act humble to the likes of palace”
by marmeliser
Saturday, January 26 2013, 10:06AM
“btw chaps - i did a bit of googling re mr ashton. interesting and somewhat ''chequered'' career.
had CEO links with watford and wycombe, and, according to his linkedin, to WBA. his 'grove life' company seems to encompass a range of activities. quite how he's ended up 'consulting' for BCFC i'd rather like to know, and. more crucially, who brought him into the club, and WHY?”
by rocketbob
Saturday, January 26 2013, 12:03AM
“as a supporter for over 50 years it would be nice to know who Mark Ashton is and what his position is at Bristol City, Anyone seen his CV?”
by oldbristolian
Friday, January 25 2013, 10:01PM
“oh and PD, if you have not been introduced to Mark Ashton yet, then who are you just another Gashead reporter?”
by oldbristolian
Friday, January 25 2013, 9:56PM
“Top Professional is Albert Adomah,
The one thing that struck me when Bristol City Player first interviewed Albert in Sweden on the pre-season tour was not just his confidence but his professional approach to the whole media balloon ting. I respect Albert he is a one off professional and I don't think he is out to rip off anyone, he just wants to play football. Be fair with him and he will be fair with you.
Think about this scenario, Mr D keeps us up, Palace again fall at the penultimate hurdle Albert stays at the Gate and becomes a folk hero!! Oh and the PD breaks a smile and writes something positive. 2 out of four ain't bad. Take you pick..”
by piledriver
Friday, January 25 2013, 7:43PM
“WHO'S MARK ASHTON AND WHAT'S TONY FINNIGAN DOING TALKING TO ANYONE WHEN A BID'S NOT BEEN ACCEPTED?
SKULDUGGERY & SHANANIGANS.”
by johnbristol3
Friday, January 25 2013, 7:40PM
“Let JL do the negotiating , he will probably ask for "if he plays for England" to included in the add ons ,”
by marmeliser
Friday, January 25 2013, 4:52PM
“' preder
i think the guys head is in the AN Cup, so the language may reflect that. or someone else drafted the statement
or who's this 'football consultant' mark ashton?”
by piledriver
Friday, January 25 2013, 4:17PM
“He's under contract for 18 months (Good work KM) and we don't need to sell in the same way as say, Brum do-We are not desperate for cash to pay our bills.
Palace have Zaha until then end of the season when, if promoted or not,they lose him.
We should hold on unless they agree to pay a minimum of £5m+add ons and ask for the same loan back.That value's AA at 33% of the value of Zaha which is more than sensible given AA's superior NPC & International record.
After the Maynard fiasco, we need to get this right.”