Boss confirms striker interest

Last updated : 17 September 2002 By BoltonMAD
Speculation in the media had suggested that the Bolton boss could be looking to link the Nigerian star with his international team-mate Jay-Jay Okocha at the Reebok Stadium and now Allardyce has confirmed his interest in the 20 year-old star.

However, the financial package and a possible £6 million transfer fee may be out of the club’s reach.

Allardyce told bwfc.co.uk: “We are interested in the player but it all boils down to his financial package.

Nothing will happen though until the transfer windows opens in January.”

Aghahowa started all three of Nigeria's games in the World Cup, scoring their only goal in the defeat to Sweden.