Whites ‘hopeful’ over McCormack contract talks resolution
YEP 30/8/13
by Phil Hay
Leeds United remain “hopeful” that a deal will be reached with Ross McCormack to extend his current contract at Elland Road.
United and McCormack have been in discussions over improved terms since the club rejected a third bid for him from Middlesbrough at the start of last week.
Leeds are looking to increase the length of a deal which currently runs until June 2015 and are believed to be in favour of tying McCormack down for a further two seasons.
The Scotland international is yet to strike an agreement with Leeds but manager Brian McDermott said: “I’m hopeful that Ross will get sorted.
“You’ve got lots of goodwill with myself, Ross, the fans, everybody. We all want him to be around. He’s an integral part of what we’re doing here and hopefully we can get something done.”
McCormack, right with McDermott, scored his fourth goal of the season during Tuesday’s League Cup win at Doncaster Rovers and recently earned a recall to Scotland’s national squad.
Winger Luke Varney said: “We’re delighted to see him called up. People might think it doesn’t really bother us but to see Ross get his reward is great. His football’s doing the talking.”
by Phil Hay
Leeds United remain “hopeful” that a deal will be reached with Ross McCormack to extend his current contract at Elland Road.
United and McCormack have been in discussions over improved terms since the club rejected a third bid for him from Middlesbrough at the start of last week.
Leeds are looking to increase the length of a deal which currently runs until June 2015 and are believed to be in favour of tying McCormack down for a further two seasons.
The Scotland international is yet to strike an agreement with Leeds but manager Brian McDermott said: “I’m hopeful that Ross will get sorted.
“You’ve got lots of goodwill with myself, Ross, the fans, everybody. We all want him to be around. He’s an integral part of what we’re doing here and hopefully we can get something done.”
McCormack, right with McDermott, scored his fourth goal of the season during Tuesday’s League Cup win at Doncaster Rovers and recently earned a recall to Scotland’s national squad.
Winger Luke Varney said: “We’re delighted to see him called up. People might think it doesn’t really bother us but to see Ross get his reward is great. His football’s doing the talking.”
