Michael Mifsud seems to have no future at Coventry City this season after manager Chris Coleman yesterday told the club's website that he had no intention of welcoming back the Malta forward into his first-team squad.

Last week, Mifsud reportedly handed in a transfer request to Coventry City and was on the verge of joining fellow Championship side Bristol City after the two clubs agreed a £1.5 million fee for the former Lillestrom forward.

However, early this week Bristol City manager Gary Johnson pulled out of the move after he described Mifsud as "not the right player" for his club.

"It's a shame because Michael stated very clearly that he did not want to play for Coventry City any longer and felt his career would progress elsewhere. I was disappointed that he wanted to leave because he is a capable player but he's his own man," Coleman told the club's website yesterday.

"Bristol came in and the two clubs agreed but he couldn't agree. Gary Johnson became quite vocal about that and I can't say I blame him because obviously I know what went on and I am not happy about it myself.

"It's up to Michael and the people who work for him but I only want players who want to play for Coventry City, who want to come along for the ride, fit in with what I want and do their best for the club.

"I don't care how good a player he is - if he doesn't want to play for the club then the team is going to suffer for that.

"So he is still a Coventry City player and we are still paying his wages but he is not part of our squad," Coleman said.

Mifsud's collapsed move to Bristol City has triggered a backlash in the English media but the Malta striker has so far kept his cards close to his chest.

In light of the criticism he has received from Johson and Coleman, journalists and fans, especially those in Malta, are interested in hearing Mifsud's side of the story but the Malta forward has remained silent since news about his potential move to Bristol City first emerged.

Haber in Sheffield United squad

While Mifsud is at a crossroads, his Malta team-mate, goalkeeper Justin Haber is over the moon after completing his switch to Sheffield United on Thursday. The two Maltese internationals are represented by Carly Barnes.

The 27-year-old Haber was included in Sheffield United's squad for last night's friendly match against Alfreton.

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