 Stephen Pearson has failed to become a regular starter |
Derby County manager Billy Davies has dismissed speculation that he wants to sign Celtic midfielder Stephen Pearson. Derby and Sunderland were both thought to have been chasing the 24-year-old after his agent revealed Celtic would put him up for transfer in January.
But Davies, whose �750,000 summer bid for Pearson was rejected, told BBC Sport: "As far as I'm concerned that situation was months ago.
"I was disappointed not to get the player but we've now moved on."
Pearson, who joined Celtic for �350,000 in 2004, has started only six games this season.
"We're delighted to have recently signed David Jones from Manchester United and I think he'll become an excellent player for Derby County," added Davies.
Agent Willie McKay told the Daily Record on Wednesday: "Gordon Strachan has reluctantly agreed to let Stephen go in January if the price is right.
"Gordon understands Stephen's situation and it was a great meeting.
"The Celtic manager knows Stephen is a great professional, who has always been popular within Parkhead and among the Celtic fans," added his agent.
"But Gordon can't guarantee him a game every week and, while he would like to keep him at the club, he recognises Stephen needs first-team football."
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