'Come & Get Me' Says Lachor

Last updated : 15 February 2006 By Matt Bottom

The defender has confirmed he will be leaving the French club in the summer and could be set to join Bolton.

Lachor said, "Southampton wanted to sign me for six months with a two-year option, but I wanted a longer deal.

"Negotiations with English clubs are often difficult.

"Except with big players, they want trials, short deals etc. It is not simple and that forced me to live four months in a hotel, without knowing what would happen afterwards.

"At the moment, I have no contacts but I have no worries.

"I even think about clubs like Bolton and Birmingham, who wanted to hire me last winter if I was free, but it was not possible.

"In June, I will be a free agent and perhaps they would still be interested in my services."

Meanwhile, Bolton midfielder Gary Speed is on the mend after a six-week lay off because of a knee injury.

Speed had a 45-minute run-out for the reserves in the goalless draw against Aston Villa.