In-form winger Peter Beagrie is hoping to agree a new contract with Bradford City when he sits down for talks later this week.

The 33-year-old joined the Bantams for a bargain £50,000 from Manchester City in 1997 on a two year deal which runs out next summer.

Under the Bosman Ruling, Beagrie is free to talk to any other clubs interested in signing him from the start of next month with sources in the Midlands claiming Wolves are keen to sign the wideman on a free transfer.

Beagrie has been in sensational form for City this season and has already grabbed nine goals - making him second top scorer just one behind Lee Mills.

He will sit down with the club on Thursday to discuss a possible new contract and hopes something can be sorted out.

"These are the first discussions about a deal, which has surprised me to be honest. A lot of the other players have been signed so I hope we can come to some sort of agreement.

"I believe I have been good for Bradford City and they have certainly been good for me. I am enjoying my football and this is a happy club to be at.

"The chairman has shown how ambitious he is by bringing in players like Isaiah Rankin and Lee Mills. I believe that if we could sort out something this will only confirm those ambitions.

"I feel fit and believe I am proving that every week. I feel it is in the club's best interests to give me a two-year deal. I don't think a one-year contract benefits anyone. I am in the manager's plans and enjoying my football."

Beagrie revealed that there may also be interest from abroad although he stressed he still believes he has a lot to offer English football.

"I understand there has been a bit of interest shown from Japan. But I see myself as a Premiership player and I want to get there with Bradford City.

"If I do go abroad then I have to know soon because there are a lot of things to be sorted out. My youngest son will be starting school next year so plans have to be made very soon.

"A player of my calibre would cost a lot of money in today's market and I hope to come out of Thursday's meeting with something positive about a new contract."

City chairman Geoffrey Richmond declined to comment ahead of Thursday's meeting saying the negotiations were between the club and the player.

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