Gamst Pedersen

Blackburn Rovers winger Morten Gamst Pedersen is hoping to earn a new contract with the Ewood Park club, following reports of a big-money approach from Arsenal.

The 25-year-old Norway international has been with Rovers for just over three years and has been linked with all of the Premier League's big boys during his time in England.

Gamst Pedersen told VG: "If Blackburn want to pay me more, it means they appreciate my contribution to the team.

"I don't go around thinking of money. Money means a lot in this world, but not everything."

Gamst Pedersen
Gamst PedersenGamst Pedersen told VG: "If Blackburn want to pay me more, it means they appreciate my contribution to the team.

"I don't go around thinking of money. Money means a lot in this world, but not everything."

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes had earlier played down talk linking his player with a switch to the Gunners, telling The Sun: "He isn't going anywhere and particularly not for £8million considering the price of players now.
Gamst Pedersen
Gamst PedersenThe viking warrior who delivered a hammer blow to Scotland's World Cup dream is desperate to fulfil his Champions League ambitions with a move to SPL leaders Celtic.

Norway midfielder Morten Gamst Pedersen has been linked with a January move to Parkhead and the left-sided Blackburn attacker, who scored twice as George Burley's team were thrashed 4-0 in Oslo, is eager to make the switch once the transfer window opens.

Gamst Pedersen
Gamst Pedersen
Gamst Pedersen
Talks on a new contract at Ewood Park began in August, but there has been little progress while Pedersen has not been guaranteed a place in Sam Allardyce's side.

Pedersen said: 'Celtic play regularly in Europe and, for all players, that is a bonus. I've never played Champions League football and that is obviously something I dream about doing.

'Celtic are a big club, a big name in Europe. They have a good reputation, a big and famous support and they always compete very well.'

Pedersen's agent, Rune Hauge, claims that a number of clubs are interested in signing his client - but it seems a switch from mid-table mediocrity in the Premier League to the top of the SPL and a tilt at the Champions League has huge appeal to the 28-year-old.

'I have a fierce competitive instinct and want to play football every week,' he said. 'I believe I should be playing.'