Bellamy not for sale, insist West Ham

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

LONDON (AFP) — West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury insists Craig Bellamy is not for sale after reports claimed Manchester City were set to bid for the Wales striker.

City are believed to be keen to land Bellamy before the transfer window closes next week but Duxbury is adamant there is no chance of the former Liverpool star being allowed to leave.

"West Ham United have absolutely no intention of selling Craig Bellamy," he told the club's website. "He is under contract and is committed to the club. Craig remains a very important part of our plans for the future.

"The club is being run on sound football and business principles in order to develop a squad which can deliver success this season. No player would be bought or sold unless that helped to achieve...