Leeds United Football Club - United Agree Fee For Healy
United Agree Fee For Healy
Leeds United have today agreed a fee with Preston North End for Northern Ireland striker David Healy.
Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee undisclosed, but the 25-year-old will complete his move to Elland Road today subject to passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Kevin Blackwell has left supporters in no doubt that he believes Healy would be a key addition to the squad.
"David is a player I admire," he said.
"He is a proven international player, a proven goalscorer and a player with a good pedigree. He is the type of player this club should be looking to attract if we are to move forward.
"David wants to play for this club, so hopefully everything can be agreed quickly."
Healy began his career as a trainee with Manchester United but only made three substitutes appearances for them. After impressing former Preston boss David Moyes whilst on loan, he made a permanent move to Deepdale in a deal worth £1.5m in January 2001.
In just over three seasons with Preston he scored 44 goals in 120 starts for the Lilywhites and at international level is currently Northern Ireland's all time leading goalscorer with 15 goals from 39 caps.
Leeds are still waiting to hear if they can make one further addition to the squad ahead of Sunday's clash against top of the table Wigan.
Blackwell has enquired about taking West Ham midfielder Don Hutchison on loan but must wait to hear if the Hammers have picked up any fresh injuries following their Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea.
If given the all clear, Hutchison is expected to make his way to Leeds later on Thursday.
Meanwhile, another youthful United reserve side lost 1-0 away to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening.
United Agree Fee For Healy
Leeds United have today agreed a fee with Preston North End for Northern Ireland striker David Healy.
Both clubs have agreed to keep the transfer fee undisclosed, but the 25-year-old will complete his move to Elland Road today subject to passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Kevin Blackwell has left supporters in no doubt that he believes Healy would be a key addition to the squad.
"David is a player I admire," he said.
"He is a proven international player, a proven goalscorer and a player with a good pedigree. He is the type of player this club should be looking to attract if we are to move forward.
"David wants to play for this club, so hopefully everything can be agreed quickly."
Healy began his career as a trainee with Manchester United but only made three substitutes appearances for them. After impressing former Preston boss David Moyes whilst on loan, he made a permanent move to Deepdale in a deal worth £1.5m in January 2001.
In just over three seasons with Preston he scored 44 goals in 120 starts for the Lilywhites and at international level is currently Northern Ireland's all time leading goalscorer with 15 goals from 39 caps.
Leeds are still waiting to hear if they can make one further addition to the squad ahead of Sunday's clash against top of the table Wigan.
Blackwell has enquired about taking West Ham midfielder Don Hutchison on loan but must wait to hear if the Hammers have picked up any fresh injuries following their Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea.
If given the all clear, Hutchison is expected to make his way to Leeds later on Thursday.
Meanwhile, another youthful United reserve side lost 1-0 away to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday evening.
