Trotters eye Iranian ace

Football.co.uk - Iran midfielder Andranik Teymourian is to link up with Bolton Wanderers for a trial spell.

The 23-year-old currently plays his club football for Abo Moslem, but the Iranian side have decided to cash in after he impressed for Team Melli at the World Cup finals.

ANDRANIK TEYMOURIAN "We received offers from several clubs in Qatar, Turkey, the Bundesliga and Bolton," an Abo Moslem spokesman told the Asian Football Confederation's official website.

"But we decided in favour of Bolton as they gave the highest offer. We also prefer to see him play with a European club."

Should Teymourian impress during the trial spell it is not certain that Bolton will be able to sign him, as the fact he has won only ten caps could prevent him securing a work permit.