AUSTIN ARRIVAL IMMINENT?
leedsunited.com 18/7/12
Neil Warnock has confirmed he is hoping to conclude a deal to sign Jamaican international Rodolph Austin sooner rather than later.
The 27-year-old, who can play in central midfield or at the back, is currently playing in Norway with SK Brann and the United manager is a long-time admirer.
The boss took Austin on trial at QPR last summer, but was unable to conclude a deal to take him to Loftus Road. However, he has renewed his interest once again, and is now hopeful that a deal will be agreed to bring the player to Leeds.
"I don't think there's anything agreed at this stage, but we're in conversations with the club," said the United boss.
"From what I've read in the papers they want to play him next weekend, but I'm hoping we can tie a deal up and get him as soon as possible in the early part of next week.
"I like him. I had him at QPR and would have loved to have signed him then. I've kept tabs on him since then.
"He's very flexible. He's just as good at full back or centre back, and gives us a presence in midfield."
Neil Warnock has confirmed he is hoping to conclude a deal to sign Jamaican international Rodolph Austin sooner rather than later.
The 27-year-old, who can play in central midfield or at the back, is currently playing in Norway with SK Brann and the United manager is a long-time admirer.
The boss took Austin on trial at QPR last summer, but was unable to conclude a deal to take him to Loftus Road. However, he has renewed his interest once again, and is now hopeful that a deal will be agreed to bring the player to Leeds.
"I don't think there's anything agreed at this stage, but we're in conversations with the club," said the United boss.
"From what I've read in the papers they want to play him next weekend, but I'm hoping we can tie a deal up and get him as soon as possible in the early part of next week.
"I like him. I had him at QPR and would have loved to have signed him then. I've kept tabs on him since then.
"He's very flexible. He's just as good at full back or centre back, and gives us a presence in midfield."
