Leedsunited.com 16/1/09
CHAIRMAN REJECTS DELPH APPROACHES
United chairman Ken Bates has revealed he has turned down two approaches for teenage midfielder Fabian Delph.
Speaking to Yorkshire Radio, the chairman said the approaches came from two un-named Premiership clubs.
"We explained to both clubs that we don't deal in petty cash and they were Premiership clubs as well," he said.
"We don't want to sell Fabian.
"He's happy, we're happy Fabian stays, and unless something unexpected out of the blue happens which we can't forecast, we want him to take us back into the Premiership."
Boss Simon Grayson has suggested there could be other departures during the transfer window as, after bringing in three new faces on loan over the past week, he continues to assess his squad.
Striker Lee Trundle was followed by the double arrival of central defender Richard Naylor and left-back Carl Dickinson.
"We've always said we would need to strengthen our defence in January," added the chairman.
"By taking players on loan we're solving the immediate problem and it gives us time to assess their capabilities, and look at players here who may be surplus to requirements, before making any permanent decisions.
"This gives us the best of both worlds."
BBC 15/1/09
Stoke's Dickinson in Leeds move
Stoke City left-back Carl Dickinson has joined League One side Leeds United on a one-month loan deal.
The 21-year-old, who joined the Potters as a trainee, has made three Premier League appearances this season.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke: "At the moment we think it's important that Dicko gets games.
"He's trained well but has been a little bit short in the games we've asked him to play in, so the chance to play games is right for him."
Dickinson is thought to have turned down similar moves to Blackpool and Charlton in favour of Leeds.
Leedsunited.com 14/1/09
CENTRAL DEFENDER SIGNS
Leeds-born defender set to join in loan deal...
Terms have been agreed for central defender Richard Naylor to join on loan from Ipswich.
The 31-year-old will join on a loan deal which runs until February 19.
The experienced defender has made over 300 appearances for the Suffolk club and is a popular figure at Ipswich.
However, Richard was born and bred in Leeds and has never made any secret of his affection for the club.
Richard, who represented the city of Leeds at schoolboy level, was a regular in the Ipswich side up until December and has been a mainstay at the heart of their defence in recent years.
United manager Simon Grayson had said after Saturday's defeat at the hands of Carlisle that he was looking to strengthen his defence - and Naylor is the first arrival in that area.
"He's a good, strong centre-back," said the manager.
"He's got plenty of experience and he's played plenty of games in the Championship this season.
"He will bring a wealth of experience and he brings a lot that I believe will help."
CHAIRMAN REJECTS DELPH APPROACHES
United chairman Ken Bates has revealed he has turned down two approaches for teenage midfielder Fabian Delph.
Speaking to Yorkshire Radio, the chairman said the approaches came from two un-named Premiership clubs.
"We explained to both clubs that we don't deal in petty cash and they were Premiership clubs as well," he said.
"We don't want to sell Fabian.
"He's happy, we're happy Fabian stays, and unless something unexpected out of the blue happens which we can't forecast, we want him to take us back into the Premiership."
Boss Simon Grayson has suggested there could be other departures during the transfer window as, after bringing in three new faces on loan over the past week, he continues to assess his squad.
Striker Lee Trundle was followed by the double arrival of central defender Richard Naylor and left-back Carl Dickinson.
"We've always said we would need to strengthen our defence in January," added the chairman.
"By taking players on loan we're solving the immediate problem and it gives us time to assess their capabilities, and look at players here who may be surplus to requirements, before making any permanent decisions.
"This gives us the best of both worlds."
BBC 15/1/09
Stoke's Dickinson in Leeds move
Stoke City left-back Carl Dickinson has joined League One side Leeds United on a one-month loan deal.
The 21-year-old, who joined the Potters as a trainee, has made three Premier League appearances this season.
Stoke boss Tony Pulis told BBC Radio Stoke: "At the moment we think it's important that Dicko gets games.
"He's trained well but has been a little bit short in the games we've asked him to play in, so the chance to play games is right for him."
Dickinson is thought to have turned down similar moves to Blackpool and Charlton in favour of Leeds.
Leedsunited.com 14/1/09
CENTRAL DEFENDER SIGNS
Leeds-born defender set to join in loan deal...
Terms have been agreed for central defender Richard Naylor to join on loan from Ipswich.
The 31-year-old will join on a loan deal which runs until February 19.
The experienced defender has made over 300 appearances for the Suffolk club and is a popular figure at Ipswich.
However, Richard was born and bred in Leeds and has never made any secret of his affection for the club.
Richard, who represented the city of Leeds at schoolboy level, was a regular in the Ipswich side up until December and has been a mainstay at the heart of their defence in recent years.
United manager Simon Grayson had said after Saturday's defeat at the hands of Carlisle that he was looking to strengthen his defence - and Naylor is the first arrival in that area.
"He's a good, strong centre-back," said the manager.
"He's got plenty of experience and he's played plenty of games in the Championship this season.
"He will bring a wealth of experience and he brings a lot that I believe will help."
