Kansas City Wizards are aiming to hang on to reported Derby County target Eddie Johnson.
Speculation has claimed that the Premier League new boys are keen to sign the United States international striker.
Johnson is currently the joint top scorer in Major League Soccer and has enjoyed a burgeoning reputation in recent seasons.
Derby boss Billy Davies is hoping to follow up the club record capture of Robert Earnshaw by bringing another forward to Pride Park.
But Wizards technical director Peter Vermes has outlined the club's desire to hang on to Johnson, whilst admitting bids have been lodged over the summer.
"Certain clubs have made bids on Eddie in this transfer window and I'm sure we'll hear many more," Vermes told the Kansas City Star.
"As far as we're concerned, Eddie's with us. We're excited to have him back.
"Nothing has materialised that would lead to Eddie leaving us. We want him here.
"He's having a lot of success under this new management. We want that to continue."
Source : www.skysports.com
By Mark Buckingham - Created on 13 Jul 2007
