Coventry City striker could miss Huddersfield Town for Brighton - rumour

Jun 5 2009 By Examiner

A STRIKER linked with Huddersfield Town could be on the move to Brighton.

Seagulls boss Russell Slade has failed to quash rumours that he wants to sign Coventry City striker Robbie Simpson.

Brighton and Town are believed to be battling it out to sign the former Cambridge striker for a fee of around £400,000.

The latest twist follows reports last month about Town's interest in the forward.

The Sky Blues are said to have turned down two bids for the 24-year-old in January but, with another striker high up on Coventry boss Chris Coleman's wanted list, Simpson's first team opportunities look limited for next season.

Brighton have ben strongly linked as a potential buyer but Slade has remained tight-lipped over his interest in Simpson.

He told The Argus: “I’m not commenting on speculation.”