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Former England midfielder Nick Barmby has joined Hull City, signing a one-year deal at the KC Stadium.

Michael Duberry's move from Leeds to Wolves is off after the Yorkshire club pulled out of the deal.

Whites boss Kevin Blackwell wants to keep the former Chelsea centre-back, particularly in view of the sale of Dominic Matteo to Blackburn.

Newly-promoted Primera Liga side Levante have announced that Leeds' Republic of Ireland defender Ian Harte will sign for the club on Friday.

Former Leeds United striker Brian Deane may be set for a return to Elland Road after travelling to Sweden with the rest of the squad for their pre-season tour.

Deane will be accompanied by fellow trialists Steve Guppy and Craig Hignett.

Leeds chairman Gerald Krasner claims the board will insist on an option to buy back Elland Road should they agree the sale and lease of the ground.

The news that Leeds are prepared to become tenants rather than owners of the stadium will be another blow to the club's supporters, who have watched a long line of first-team players leave this summer in a bid to reduce the huge debts inherited from the previous board.

Championship outfit Leeds United are reportedly ready to offer a trial to St Patrick's Athletic left-back Des Byrne.

Byrne has experience of English football after previous spells with Stockport County, Wimbledon, Cambridge United and Carlisle United and is thought to be interested in a move back to England.

Leeds midfielder Eirik Bakke has reiterated his desire to remain at Elland Road despite again being linked with a move away.

Bakke has already been the subject of interest from both Crystal Palace and West Brom, and now Everton are the latest to apparently be keen on the Norway international.

But Bakke, currently on Leeds' pre-season tour in Sweden, is determined not to become a part of the exodus which has seen so many big-name players leave United in the summer.

Leeds teenager Simon Walton will not serve a suspension for a pre-season sending-off, the Football Association have confirmed.

The 16-year-old was dismissed for two cautions on his debut during the friendly against Valencia at Elland Road, in which he also scored his first goal for the club.

But the FA have revealed Walton is available for the Championship opener at home to Derby but will have to miss the reserves' clash against Aston Villa.

However, team-mate Simon Johnson will be banned for the games against Derby, Gillingham and Wolves following his red card for violent conduct in the reserves' draw against Scarborough last month.

How much was Smith sold for to ManU??



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I can't remember exactly about 6 million i think.

Leeds United are ready to rival Cardiff City in the chase for West Brom midfielder Sean Gregan.

Cardiff manager Lennie Lawrence has already confirmed his interest in the 30-year-old and claims Gregan wants to move to Ninian Park.

But Leeds are reportedly plotting a bid to snatch Gregan from under the noses of their Championship adversaries.

Leeds have completed the loan signing of Southampton defender Stephen Crainey.

The Scottish international has penned a one-month loan deal at Elland Road with a view to a permanent move.

The former Celtic star has signed in time be available for the Championship opener with Derby on Saturday.

Crainey failed to establish himself at Southampton after arriving at St Mary's last February.

Meanwhile, trialists Steve Guppy and Craig Hignett have signed non-contract forms.

Leeds have ended their interest in Sean Gregan after failing to agree a fee with West Brom.

Manager Kevin Blackwell tabled an undisclosed offer for Gregan but have been unable to meet West Brom's valuation.

Chief operating officer Shaun Harvey told the club's website: "The board wanted to support the manager by providing the finances to fund the acquisition of Sean Gregan.

Leeds United are reportedly interested in bringing Borussia Dortmund's David Odonkor to England in order to boost their hopes of winning direct promotion back to The Premiership.

German weekly SportBild claims that Odonkor's adviser Kon Schramm has already held talks with Leeds and is now busy in discussing the matter with his client.

Leeds remain hopeful of soon concluding their long-running chase for West Brom skipper Sean Gregan.

Manager Kevin Blackwell has been on the hunt for the 30-year-old midfielder since the start of last month, but has been thwarted as Albion have previously rejected two bids.

Leeds have on Saturday evening made a third bid for striker David Healy as they intensify their efforts to sign Preston's Northern Ireland international.

Healy played 75 minutes of Preston's 1-0 defeat at Elland Road, producing a hard-working display despite the speculation that has surrounded the forward in the build up to this game.

Leeds, this week, made unsuccessful offers of 100,000 and 200,000, both rejected out of hand by the Preston board who signed Healy for 1.5million from Manchester United four years ago.

Healy, though, is out of contract next summer and is refusing to sign a new deal, and it seems only a matter of time before Leeds get their man.

after 3 attmepts they mus really want to sign him, never quite made the grade at man utd but was outstanding for preston at the time. will be a good move if it happens i believe

Preston chairman Derek Shaw admits the club had no option but to agree terms with Leeds over the sale of striker David Healy.

Having failed in three previous bids to sign the Northern Ireland international, Leeds finally agreed an undisclosed fee with North End on Tuesday.

Healy is had a medical at Elland Road on Thursday and while Shaw admits the loss of their star striker is a huge disappointment, he insists the deal is in the best interests of the club.

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Leeds United have completed the signing of Sunderland midfielder John Oster on a month's loan.

Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell has been looking to bring in a right-sided midfield player and 25-year-old Wales international Oster fits the bill.

The move has been finalised in time for Oster to go straight into the squad for Leeds' Championship trip to Preston.

Leeds are reported to have failed in a move for Everton striker Kevin Campbell.

Elland Road boss Kevin Blackwell has been scouring the transfer market in a bid to bring in a new striker.

Campbell is well down the pecking order at Goodison Park and Blackwell had hoped to lure him away with the promise of some first team action.

Everton are not willing to let him leave as they look to maintain their fine form in The Premiership.

Blackwell admitted he tried every avenue in a bid to bring in a new player.

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