Coyle: Davies can leave Bolton only if he wants to

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is keen to keep hold of Kevin Davies but the final decision rests with the striker himself on whether he goes or stays.

As far as Coyle is concerned, Davies will still be with Bolton after the transfer window closes on Tuesday evening despite a Sunderland offer being rejected.

"It (a bid) won't change my outlook," said Coyle.

"I want Kevin Davies here, regardless of what offer is made.

"The only thing that would change that circumstance is if Kevin Davies said to me: 'Gaffer, I think I want to look at that' - then that is different, because I have to understand Kevin's feelings on that.

"But he is our captain, he has been a huge part of Bolton Wanderers and he will continue to be.

"Of course, he is frustrated at not being in the starting line-up, because he has always been used to playing.

"He will be the first to tell you that, along with the rest of the group, his form has slightly dipped.

"But I saw enough on Saturday (when Davies came on as a substitute in the 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Swansea) to see that he is up for the fight.

"He was terrific when he came on and showed how much the club means to him.

"I don't want him going anywhere and he knows that - I told him day after day last week, so he knows my feelings on it."

 

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