NO GO STAM

Last updated : 10 November 2002 By Editor

From The NOTW:

Meanwhile, Jaap Stam has dismissed claims he may return to United if Lazio fail to pay the £12million outstanding from his £16.1m move to Rome.

United have launched legal proceedings to recoup their money after Lazio's key stakeholders Gruppo Cirio were declared insolvent on Friday. And if Lazio are unable to pay, they may be forced to relinquish Stam's registration to United. The Rome club also owe the Dutchman four months' wages.

Stam said: "The talk about the money being owed to United hasn't affected me.

"How they settle money problems is up to them, but don't expect me to return."