Key flattered by Cats ‘bid’ but focused on Grecians
Josh Key has spoken out about speculation linking him with a move during the summer transfer window.
Sunderland are said to have had a bid in excess of £1million rejected by League Two side Exeter City for the player.
Key, a right-back, still has two years left on his current deal after rising through the ranks at the club’s highly-respected youth academy.
The Black Cats recently added Niall Huggins to their ranks from Leeds United.
But Lee Johnson is still in the market for defensive reinforcements before the window shuts on Tuesday.
"It's nice to know that there are people interested in your style of play and who you are as a player," Key said.
"It gives you confidence to really push forward.
"Any young player wants to be recognised by other teams as a good player."
Key’s manager at Exeter City, Matt Taylor, has stated the club have still not received any acceptable bids for the defender, despite Sunderland’s interest.
"Something like that is very easy to let it get in the way of your performances," added Key, who has started all four of Exeter City’s games in League Two so far this season.
"But right now I'm playing at my hometown club Exeter, so I'm happy and I'm going to give it all I can whilst I'm here.
"I could be here for the next five or 10 years, who knows.
"I'm just going to keep performing and doing my best for the club and the fans, and if I perform well that speaks for itself."
Exeter are away to Harrogate Town this afternoon.