SOUTHEND United boss Kieron Dyer does not want Sahid Kamara to be affected by transfer speculation linking him with a move away from Roots Hall.
Kamara has been reported to be part of a deal the Shrimpers had put to Woking to try and sign winger Matt Ward.
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But Dyer has denied those suggestions and says the winger still has a big part to play with Blues this season.
"I just feel it's because Matt Ward was a player I coached and worked with when I was under 21 manager (at Ipswich)," said Dyer.
"He was in the same under 21 team I had with Tyreece (Simpson) and people have obviously put our connection together and came up with a possibility but no.
"Sahid is our player.
"We've got a lot of confidence in Sahid and I don't want this kind of speculation to affect Sahid.
"Sahid's a fan favourite.
"He's got a big part to play in this football club and Sahid's our player.
"I never wanted him out to go out for Matt Ward."
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