EIDUR Gudjohnsen will not be rushed into signing for Wanderers - even if he's asked. Colin Todd has held preliminary talks with the Icelandic striker that could lead to him picking up the threads of a potentially glittering career at the Reebok.

But Gudjohnsen, who looked destined for greatness when he made his debut with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven at the age of 17 before a broken ankle set him back two years, is keeping his options open.

"I am keeping an open mind," he confirmed as he prepared to listen to what Wanderers had to say.

"Even though I've been injured for a while, I am in a strong position as a free agent, especially the way football is going at the moment.

"It's been nice to be with Bolton but I believe there are some other English clubs, some in Holland and a couple in France, who are interested. I don't mind what country I play in as long as I'm playing professional football but I built quite a lot around my name when I was 17 and clubs will remember that. "I am over my injury now and ready to look at my next step. I will look at anything. I will sit down with Mr Todd and hear what he has to say but I will certainly take my time in making a decision." Gudjohnsen and his father made their own piece of football history two years ago when they played in the same international for Iceland in Estonia. It is the only time a father and son have played for the same national side, although they weren't on the field at the same time; Eidur, at 17, went on as substitute for Arnor, who was 34. At that time, Gudjohnsen Jnr was one of Europe's most highly-rated teenagers. He made 13 senior appearances for PSV and played in both legs of a European Cup-winners Cup tie against Barcelona. He played once in the same senior side as the great Ronaldo before he broke his ankle playing in an U-18s international against Ireland in Dublin (not his lucky city considering he arrived at the airport last week to find his luggage had been lost in transit!)

"That injury took away two years of my career," he says with understandable frustration.

"Although I am only 19 now, it was going so well for me at 17 that I obviously wonder what might have been. I was playing with top international stars like Ronaldo, Wim Jonk and Jaap Stam and had a big contract waiting for me. But after the injury there were problems."

Gudjohnsen has been playing with KR Reykjavic but holds his own registration and would be available on a free transfer.

Todd, who plans to look at two more continental trialists this week, confirmed: "I'll be having a chat with Eidur. He's done well and obviously has a lot going for him.

"But he's not fit and needs to lose some weight."

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