England and Irish internationals linked to Leeds
Leeds United are being strongly linked with a couple of players in today`s media.
England international goalkeeper Jack Butland, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Barnsley from Stoke City, is reportedly close to a Leeds move.
Never the most reliable of sources the Daily Mail claim that Leeds are ready to bring Butland to Elland Road.
Butland made the final appearances of his loan spell at Barnsley in the 0-0 draw against Leeds at Elland Road in December before returning to Stoke. The 20-year-old started the first four games of 2014 for Stoke but he is back down the pecking order following the return to full fitness of regular goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
The Ulster Herald is reporting that Leeds are on the verge of signing promising young Glenavon striker Robbie McDaid.
The Ulster Herald report that he is in England to talk with Leeds and there is definitely truth in the reports with Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton admitting McDaid is in England talking with a club about a possible move. Speaking in the Belfast Telegraph , Hamilton said, 'Robbie is an exceptional talent as are all the kids at this club.
'When I joined, Robbie, James Singleton, Rhys Marshall and Jordan Dane were all playing for the Under-17s.
'They were far too good for that level, so they were all promoted to the reserves. Now they are all pushing for the first team.
'We are currently in negotiations with a club in England about Robbie. Hopefully, something will develop over the next few weeks. It's ongoing at the minute.
'He has got everything going for him. He's got a great attitude, he's strong and he's a winner. His finishing today was class.'
The teenager made it three goals in three appearances this season for Glenavon when he came off the bench to score twice as they beat local rivals Portadown 4-2 at the weekend.
McDaid, who has already represented Northern Ireland at under-18 level, earned a call-up for the under-19`s today for their friendly with Switzerland next month.
England international goalkeeper Jack Butland, who spent the first half of the season on loan at Barnsley from Stoke City, is reportedly close to a Leeds move.
Never the most reliable of sources the Daily Mail claim that Leeds are ready to bring Butland to Elland Road.
Butland made the final appearances of his loan spell at Barnsley in the 0-0 draw against Leeds at Elland Road in December before returning to Stoke. The 20-year-old started the first four games of 2014 for Stoke but he is back down the pecking order following the return to full fitness of regular goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
The Ulster Herald is reporting that Leeds are on the verge of signing promising young Glenavon striker Robbie McDaid.
The Ulster Herald report that he is in England to talk with Leeds and there is definitely truth in the reports with Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton admitting McDaid is in England talking with a club about a possible move. Speaking in the Belfast Telegraph , Hamilton said, 'Robbie is an exceptional talent as are all the kids at this club.
'When I joined, Robbie, James Singleton, Rhys Marshall and Jordan Dane were all playing for the Under-17s.
'They were far too good for that level, so they were all promoted to the reserves. Now they are all pushing for the first team.
'We are currently in negotiations with a club in England about Robbie. Hopefully, something will develop over the next few weeks. It's ongoing at the minute.
'He has got everything going for him. He's got a great attitude, he's strong and he's a winner. His finishing today was class.'
The teenager made it three goals in three appearances this season for Glenavon when he came off the bench to score twice as they beat local rivals Portadown 4-2 at the weekend.
McDaid, who has already represented Northern Ireland at under-18 level, earned a call-up for the under-19`s today for their friendly with Switzerland next month.