WANDERERS have not given up hope of persuading Newcastle's former England star Peter Beardsley to join their assault on the Premiership.

Speculation that the 36-year-old Geordie had turned down the offer was dismissed by Bolton boss Colin Todd, who said today: "It's still an ongoing thing. If Peter Beardsley had made a decision I'm sure he would have told me."

Celtic have emerged as a possible rival for Beardsley's signature.

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