Leeds United Football Club - Blackwell Awaits Transfer Developments
Blackwell Awaits Transfer Developments
United boss Kevin Blackwell is still waiting to hear if he can add to the squad ahead of Saturday's home tie with Coventry City.
Blackwell has been pursuing West Bromwich Albion midfielder Sean Gregan and has also turned his attention to Birmingham City striker Stern John, and remains optimistic that deals can be completed to bring both players to the club.
The boss has also hinted that they might not be the end of his rebuilding process at the club this season, with more targets lined up and the board working hard to make more funds available for his work in the transfer market.
Blackwell explained his interest in both players:
"Stern John and Sean Gregan are both players we are interested in and they are clearly linked with Leeds United for the right reasons.
"Gregan is keen to come to Leeds and he's the type of player I believe will be a major addition to our midfield. He commands midfield and is very comfortable on the ball.
"Stern came over from America where he had an excellent scoring record and he continued to do well at Nottingham Forest, his record there got him noticed by Birmingham City and he has continued to get goals in the Premiership.
"So clearly these two players meet the criteria we are looking for, and if we can bring one or both those players in then it will be a boost for the club."
The situation with Gregan though remains unchanged. Leeds have made several bids for the player which have not been accepted by his club West Bromwich Albion but United's interest in the player remains and the clubs are trying to reach an agreement.
Leeds have agreed a fee with Birmingham City for Stern John, as have this weekend's opponents, Coventry City. The club have been in touch with the players representative and are still awaiting an indication from the player as to whether he would want to move to Elland Road.
John is currently with the Trinidad and Tobago squad preparing for his country's World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Port of Spain tonight.
Blackwell Awaits Transfer Developments
United boss Kevin Blackwell is still waiting to hear if he can add to the squad ahead of Saturday's home tie with Coventry City.
Blackwell has been pursuing West Bromwich Albion midfielder Sean Gregan and has also turned his attention to Birmingham City striker Stern John, and remains optimistic that deals can be completed to bring both players to the club.
The boss has also hinted that they might not be the end of his rebuilding process at the club this season, with more targets lined up and the board working hard to make more funds available for his work in the transfer market.
Blackwell explained his interest in both players:
"Stern John and Sean Gregan are both players we are interested in and they are clearly linked with Leeds United for the right reasons.
"Gregan is keen to come to Leeds and he's the type of player I believe will be a major addition to our midfield. He commands midfield and is very comfortable on the ball.
"Stern came over from America where he had an excellent scoring record and he continued to do well at Nottingham Forest, his record there got him noticed by Birmingham City and he has continued to get goals in the Premiership.
"So clearly these two players meet the criteria we are looking for, and if we can bring one or both those players in then it will be a boost for the club."
The situation with Gregan though remains unchanged. Leeds have made several bids for the player which have not been accepted by his club West Bromwich Albion but United's interest in the player remains and the clubs are trying to reach an agreement.
Leeds have agreed a fee with Birmingham City for Stern John, as have this weekend's opponents, Coventry City. The club have been in touch with the players representative and are still awaiting an indication from the player as to whether he would want to move to Elland Road.
John is currently with the Trinidad and Tobago squad preparing for his country's World Cup qualifier against Mexico in Port of Spain tonight.
