Sunderland resist Manchester United's reported bid for Colin Todd
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On October 12, 1970, Sunderland publicly denied rumors of Manchester United preparing a £150,000 offer for captain Colin Todd. Sunderland's manager Alan Brown and chairman Jack Parker emphasized Todd was not for sale and had received no approach from United. This insistence followed Sunderland's recent loss to Leicester City, heightening speculation about their top players' futures. Despite the club's stance, Todd would later be transferred to Derby County for a record fee of £175,000.
- •Sunderland denies £150,000 bid from Manchester United for Todd
- •Club officials state Todd is not for sale
- •Recent defeat against Leicester City prompts speculation
- •Todd returns to Leicester for England Under-23 squad duty
- •Future would see Todd sold to Derby County for £175,000
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — OTD (12/10/1970): Sunderland Insist That Todd Will Not Leave Roker
"With rumours of Manchester United preparing an offer for the Sunderland captain, the club show a united front.
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