Ranson source dismisses Allardyce link

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It is claimed Ranson wants Allardyce to become the central component of a £90million takeover move which has so far done nothing but annoy members of the City hierarchy, who do not believe their former player has the funds to complete the deal he has suggested.

Ranson has refuted the allegations regarding finances and is still awaiting a response to the further proposals he put to the City board on Tuesday evening, while sources close to Ranson have revealed no approach has been made to Allardyce over the possibility of replacing Stuart Pearce in the summer.

Although it is thought Pearce would go if Ranson achieved his aim of gaining control at Eastlands, it is claimed the former full-back has not spoken to Allardyce for over 12 months.

It is alleged Ranson is concentrating his efforts on getting chairman John Wardle to discuss his plans, which are said to involve a £20million summer transfer kitty.

City have so far indicated a complete unwillingness to open dialogue, although, while no public statement has to be made relating to Ranson's proposals, they do have to respond in private.

Meanwhile, Bolton are refusing to comment on intense speculation that Allardyce has told chairman Phil Gartside he intends to quit the Reebok Stadium this summer.