Leeds to reject Fulham's £5m offer for Ross McCormack as club gets set to talk further with possible boss David Hockaday
Mail 16/6/14
By SIMON JONES
Leeds United will reject Fulham's £5million bid for striker Ross McCormack but expect counter offers from Norwich and Derby on Monday.
Fulham, keen to boost their squad with proven Championship experience after relegation from the Premier League, made their bid on Thursday but Leeds value the Scotland forward at around £8m.
McCormack, 27, was the Championship's top scorer last season with 28 goals and has attracted interest from a number of clubs but Elland Road are refusing to give him up easily.
Meanwhile, Leeds are to hold further talks with Dave Hockaday about becoming manager.
The former boss of Conference Premier side Forest Green was considered a dark horse to replace Brian McDermott but has firmed as one of the favourites.
McDermott, who took over from Neil Warnock in 2013 after he was sacked by Reading, left by mutual consent manager after the arrival of new owner Massimo Cellino.
Hockaday was a right back for Blackpool, Hull City, Shrewsbury Town, Stoke City and Swindon Town.
His coaching credentials included working as Watford's assistant manager as a coach for Southampton and Leicester.
By SIMON JONES
Leeds United will reject Fulham's £5million bid for striker Ross McCormack but expect counter offers from Norwich and Derby on Monday.
Fulham, keen to boost their squad with proven Championship experience after relegation from the Premier League, made their bid on Thursday but Leeds value the Scotland forward at around £8m.
McCormack, 27, was the Championship's top scorer last season with 28 goals and has attracted interest from a number of clubs but Elland Road are refusing to give him up easily.
Meanwhile, Leeds are to hold further talks with Dave Hockaday about becoming manager.
The former boss of Conference Premier side Forest Green was considered a dark horse to replace Brian McDermott but has firmed as one of the favourites.
McDermott, who took over from Neil Warnock in 2013 after he was sacked by Reading, left by mutual consent manager after the arrival of new owner Massimo Cellino.
Hockaday was a right back for Blackpool, Hull City, Shrewsbury Town, Stoke City and Swindon Town.
His coaching credentials included working as Watford's assistant manager as a coach for Southampton and Leicester.