Poyet's Son Won't Be Heading To Mackemland

Last updated : 11 March 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

The 18-year-old plays for Charlton Athletic.

Poyet, who has played just seven times for the Championship side, has attracted the attention of former Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce, according to talkSPORT.

Tottenham and Southampton are also thought to be keeping an eye on the situation.

He has dismissed a move to Sunderland, the Spanish-born teenager revealed that he wouldn't want to play under his dad.

Diego Poyet: "There were rumours of me moving to Sunderland, but for the time being I'd rather do it for myself.

"I've always said I wouldn't want to play under him.

"My dad is my biggest critic. It has disadvantages, but it has advantages because he has the knowledge and I can learn from him. We used to have a kickabout, but not all the time.

"He didn't want to pressurise me or push me when I was young into doing something. He just let me get on with it."