by adamnbarrett » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:16 pm
Just Found This on The LFC Website:
Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain are both understood to be keeping tabs on Middlesbrough defender Franck Queudrue, who admits a move to another club could bolster his international ambitions.
The enigmatic full back has been one of Boro's best players this season and he has been a consistent performer since arriving at the club from Lens in 2001.
He spent a season on loan at The Riverside but he became an instant hit with the fans and manager Steve McClaren paid £2.5 million for his services.
He has since developed into one of the most consistent left backs in England and this has not gone un-noticed both home and abroad, with interest coming from Anfield and Parc des Princes.
Queudrue, who was recently wanted by Ireland, has international aspirations but he has thus far been ignored by France and this is an obvious concern to him.
"Playing in a club with more media coverage could help me catch the French team coach's eyes," said the 26-year-old.
"He only goes and watches the big teams with the big players."
French Frank, as he is collectively known by the Boro faithful, says he is happy on Teesside but would consider an 'attractive' offer.
"I feel at ease at Middlesbrough. But we will think about if attractive offers come," he told But!
"I have no real propositions, but recently I heard about Liverpool's and Paris Saint Germain's interest.
"That is rumours and my agent has not received a call.
"I don't know Liverpool very well, I should ask information from Djimi Traore or Bruno Cheyrou.
"I know Paris a little more. I was born in that town and I would not dislike a comeback to France, above all if clubs like PSG show an interest."
Queudrue's agent Gregory Dakad insists that nothing is in the offing for his client.
"He is playing well and he has attracted interest, but that is natural," he told skysports.com.
"For the time being he is doing well and is happy, but we are hoping to have talks over a longer deal at some time in the near future."
Queudrue signed a new deal last year and has three years left on his current contract.