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Spurs see double Leeds raid rejected
Leeds have told Tottenham to double their bid for keeper Paul Robinson and winger James Milner after rejecting a £5m double swoop for the pair.
The Whites are demanding a double-your-money offer from Tottenham for the highly-rated duo as the cash-strapped club are refusing to let any of their stars leave on the cheap.
Acting-chairman and chief executive Trevor Birch has turned down a £5m offer for the pair, despite the fact Leeds need that figure to see them through to the end of the season.
With Leeds' most-highly paid players refusing on Tuesday to accept a wage deferral - rejecting an initial 35% cut and then a later offer of 30% - it was expected Birch would be forced to sell to raise the necessary cash.
Although Arsenal and Newcastle have been linked with a £5m move for United's most-bankable asset in Alan Smith, Birch has reiterated the striker is not for sale.
It would appear Birch is ready to dig his heels in and fight for the club's future for he has long stated the sale of any further top names would undermine Leeds' battle against relegation from the Premiership.
A source has reportedly revealed that Birch wants £10m for England international goalkeeper Robinson and teenage winger Milner.
While Spurs are prepared to increase their offer to around £6m, Leeds' demands are too rich for chairman Daniel Levy's blood, and likely to be for many other clubs who had perhaps been hoping to cherry-pick the cream of the crop at knock-down prices.
Spurs see double Leeds raid rejected
Leeds have told Tottenham to double their bid for keeper Paul Robinson and winger James Milner after rejecting a £5m double swoop for the pair.
The Whites are demanding a double-your-money offer from Tottenham for the highly-rated duo as the cash-strapped club are refusing to let any of their stars leave on the cheap.
Acting-chairman and chief executive Trevor Birch has turned down a £5m offer for the pair, despite the fact Leeds need that figure to see them through to the end of the season.
With Leeds' most-highly paid players refusing on Tuesday to accept a wage deferral - rejecting an initial 35% cut and then a later offer of 30% - it was expected Birch would be forced to sell to raise the necessary cash.
Although Arsenal and Newcastle have been linked with a £5m move for United's most-bankable asset in Alan Smith, Birch has reiterated the striker is not for sale.
It would appear Birch is ready to dig his heels in and fight for the club's future for he has long stated the sale of any further top names would undermine Leeds' battle against relegation from the Premiership.
A source has reportedly revealed that Birch wants £10m for England international goalkeeper Robinson and teenage winger Milner.
While Spurs are prepared to increase their offer to around £6m, Leeds' demands are too rich for chairman Daniel Levy's blood, and likely to be for many other clubs who had perhaps been hoping to cherry-pick the cream of the crop at knock-down prices.
