Leeds United Football Club - Carson Bound For Anfield
United's under-21 international Scott Carson is undergoing a medical this morning after an undisclosed fee was agreed with Liverpool for the keeper.
Liverpool won a two horse race with Chelsea also interested in the 19-year-old but Liverpool was always the player's first choice once it became clear he was not going to agree a new deal at Elland Road.
Carson also made it clear he would prefer to move to Anfield with his desire to play first team football being more important to him than financial reward.
United spokesman Bryan Morris said: “We wish Scott the very best at his new club. He has proven himself to be a top class keeper during his time at Leeds United and we are sure he will continue to impress at Anfield.
“His steady nerve in pressure situations and his professionalism on and off the pitch will ensure that he has a bright future ahead of him.”
With Chris Kirkland out injured for most of the season and Jerzy Dudek's form has been called into question after a series of recent blunders, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been targeting a new stopper and Carson has been top of his list for some time.
Leeds are obviously looking for a replacement as back up to Neil Sullivan and top of Blackwell's list is current Liverpool reserve Paul Harrison who starred for The Reds in a recent reserve game against Leeds and is thought of very highly by Rafael Benitez.
Leeds would be looking to bring in Harrison on loan.
United's under-21 international Scott Carson is undergoing a medical this morning after an undisclosed fee was agreed with Liverpool for the keeper.
Liverpool won a two horse race with Chelsea also interested in the 19-year-old but Liverpool was always the player's first choice once it became clear he was not going to agree a new deal at Elland Road.
Carson also made it clear he would prefer to move to Anfield with his desire to play first team football being more important to him than financial reward.
United spokesman Bryan Morris said: “We wish Scott the very best at his new club. He has proven himself to be a top class keeper during his time at Leeds United and we are sure he will continue to impress at Anfield.
“His steady nerve in pressure situations and his professionalism on and off the pitch will ensure that he has a bright future ahead of him.”
With Chris Kirkland out injured for most of the season and Jerzy Dudek's form has been called into question after a series of recent blunders, Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has been targeting a new stopper and Carson has been top of his list for some time.
Leeds are obviously looking for a replacement as back up to Neil Sullivan and top of Blackwell's list is current Liverpool reserve Paul Harrison who starred for The Reds in a recent reserve game against Leeds and is thought of very highly by Rafael Benitez.
Leeds would be looking to bring in Harrison on loan.