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too many bigger clubs still interested. gutted.
Beattie's spell at Stoke has turned sour since his infamous dressing-room bust-up with Tony Pulis back in December.
While Stoke maintained the matter was resolved it has obviously cast a shadow over Beattie's role at the club and he has found himself on the periphery ever since.
Fulham, West Brom and Blackburn have all shown interest over the past six months but Stoke do not want to let him go for anything other than £2million and for a 32-year-old that is causing interested clubs to reconsider.
Celtic also like Beattie as they weigh up various targets but again they are not blessed with cash and the same problems may occur.
Clubs would prefer a loan deal or a knockdown fee up front with potential add-ons based on goals yet it seems Beattie may
Beattie's spell at Stoke has turned sour since his infamous dressing-room bust-up with Tony Pulis back in December.
While Stoke maintained the matter was resolved it has obviously cast a shadow over Beattie's role at the club and he has found himself on the periphery ever since.
Fulham, West Brom and Blackburn have all shown interest over the past six months but Stoke do not want to let him go for anything other than £2million and for a 32-year-old that is causing interested clubs to reconsider.
Celtic also like Beattie as they weigh up various targets but again they are not blessed with cash and the same problems may occur.
Clubs would prefer a loan deal or a knockdown fee up front with potential add-ons based on goals yet it seems Beattie may