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Bolton boss Coyle expects Premier League vultures to attempt to pick off squad

Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle is aware of growing interest in his star performers.

Coyle anticipates the presence of some scouts at the game with Newcastle United casting an eye over his players.

The likes of six-goal striker Johan Elmander and England defender Gary Cahill have been linked with a move away from Bolton, particularly after chairman Phil Gartside indicated the Trotters might be forced to sell some of their assets to balance the books.

Coyle remains hopeful the pair will stay but admits it would be a surprise if they were not being monitored.

"We have some very good young players in our team, so it would only be natural if anyone is doing their job right that they are out watching these players, and there is never anything wrong with that," Coyle said.

"At this moment in time, without getting ahead of ourselves, there is nothing to worry about - it is all hypothetical.

"If and when something comes around and you have to look at it, that's the time for doing it, but certainly not now."

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