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Wolves boss open-minded on pair

10th July 2012, 04:00pm

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Stale Solbakken: Has spoken to Wolves pair

Stale Solbakken: Has spoken to Wolves pair

Wolves manager Stale Solbakken has revealed he has spoken to Matt Jarvis and Steven Fletcher about their future and everyone is open-minded.

Winger Jarvis and centre-forward Fletcher have been the subject of intense speculation following the club's relegation from the Premier League last season.

It seems likely that the players would like to stay in the Premier League next season but there is little financial pressure on Wolves to sell given both men have three years remaining on their deals.

Solbakken is fully aware of the situation ahead of pre-season training in Ireland and insists both he and the players are comfortable with every outcome and intend to see what happens.

"With Jarvis and Fletcher the situation is as it should be," he told the club's official website.

"They're good, attractive players, and know they can attract interest from the Premier League clubs.

"They probably think that's an opportunity.

"I spoke to both of them yesterday and it's always like this when you have a contract and you have other possibilities.

"You have to be open-minded and ready for every outcome, and I think both of them are.

"At the moment they're Wolverhampton players but there can be big fish out there who suddenly come in with a once-in-a-lifetime offer for them, and also a very good deal for the club.

"We have to make sure we're ready for that.

"On the other hand, as I told both players, 'you could break your leg or damage your knee ligament tomorrow but I won't say I won't pay you your money for the next three years'.

"That's why we have contracts, and I expect them to honour the contract while I'm here, 100 per cent. Both said they had no problem with that.

"But on the other hand they also have in their minds that the situation could change and it would be naive to say they'll play for us no matter what, because unless you're Lionel Messi and have a clause for millions, you can't do that.

"That's how it is. But when we start working in Ireland next week, and they're both there, they will take part."

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