DEALS AGREED FOR VARNEY AND AUSTIN
leedsunited.com 23/7/12
United boss strengthens further...
Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Portsmouth striker Luke Varney on a two-year contract.
The 29-year-old completed a medical at United's training ground on Tuesday before agreeing a contract that sees him become the latest addition to Neil Warnock's squad.
Luke, who has scored 68 goals in 288 career appearances, netted six goals in 28 starts for Pompey last season.
He started his career at Crewe in 2003 and after a £2m move to Charlton he has enjoyed spells with Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, and made 30 Premier League appearances for Blackpool, scoring five goals.
Meanwhile, the club has also agreed a deal to sign Jamaican international Rodolph Austin.
The 27-year-old, who can play in central midfield or at the back, is currently playing in Norway with SK Brann and the United manager is a long-time admirer.
The boss took Austin on trial at QPR last summer, but was unable to conclude a deal to take him to Loftus Road. However, he has renewed his interest once again, and is now hopeful that a deal will be agreed to bring the player to Leeds.
United boss strengthens further...
Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Portsmouth striker Luke Varney on a two-year contract.
The 29-year-old completed a medical at United's training ground on Tuesday before agreeing a contract that sees him become the latest addition to Neil Warnock's squad.
Luke, who has scored 68 goals in 288 career appearances, netted six goals in 28 starts for Pompey last season.
He started his career at Crewe in 2003 and after a £2m move to Charlton he has enjoyed spells with Derby, Sheffield Wednesday, and made 30 Premier League appearances for Blackpool, scoring five goals.
Meanwhile, the club has also agreed a deal to sign Jamaican international Rodolph Austin.
The 27-year-old, who can play in central midfield or at the back, is currently playing in Norway with SK Brann and the United manager is a long-time admirer.
The boss took Austin on trial at QPR last summer, but was unable to conclude a deal to take him to Loftus Road. However, he has renewed his interest once again, and is now hopeful that a deal will be agreed to bring the player to Leeds.
