Mccann dismisses reports of Kamara exit as he looks to finish season on a high
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Dundeemanagerneilmccann has played down reports that Glen Kamara could be on his way out of the club.
The former Arsenal midfielder has reportedly attracted interest from Celtic and Rangers, while Swansea are also believed to be keen on the 22-year-old, who joined the club last summer.
Kamara, pictured, has been a stand-out player despite an overall disappointing campaign in which the Dark Blues have been fighting against relegation and Mccann has dismissed suggestions he could lose his midfielder only a year into his contract.
“It’s all speculation,” he said. “But it’s understandable why there has been speculation. He has been superb this year.”
He added: “[He is] a guy who is under contract and we have had no offers. It’s a question that is pointless to answer, other than to say I am trying to build a team but before I start looking to next season, I have a job to do this season.”
Mccann’s focus remains on today’s trip to Fir Park for a game that could virtually seal their Premiership safety. Dundee are five points clear of the bottom two with four games to play, but despite his side flirting with relegation throughout the campaign, Mccann insists he is still setting his sights on catching St Johnstone and Motherwell in seventh and eight places.
“You have to be mindful [of what’s around you],” he said. “But I always try to look upwards and St Johnstone and Motherwell are above us. Targets are good and you should always try to achieve the highest possible finish.”
Motherwell boss Stephen Robinson will not change his squad’s outlook with the Scottish Cup final against Celtic next month in mind.
“I don’t have a squad like Celtic that I can change five players and they are all international players coming in,” he said.
“I have asked them to be a little bit careful in 50-50 tackles, but they don’t listen anyway. It is intense, it is competitive.
“Wehavegottotwofinalsand we are seventh in the league based on what we have done. So I’m not going to change it.”