The Transfer News.

[BerwynBlazers]

Lee Bowyer
http://www.soccer365.com/Euro_home/England/page_48_35776.shtml
Ridsdale: "I'm hoping it's going to be completed over the weekend with a view to signing on Monday.

Rio Ferdinand
http://www.leedsunited.com/lufcnews.asp?article=100088
Ferdinand on ManU:"There is no animosity on either side. I just feel I need Champions League football to help my career.

Olivier Dacourt
http://www.leedsunited.com/lufcnews.asp?article=100059
Man if they could only sell this guy for at least 10 million pounds. Sounds like he is staying for now.

[BerwynBlazers]

Rio Ferdinand
Adios Rio.
http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0721/20020721lufcferdinandnew.html
Ridsdale:'Subject to him agreeing personal terms and passing a medical, he will be a Manchester United player. Everyone at Leeds wishes him all the best in his future career.'

Money will be spent on new players.
http://www.leedsunited.com/lufcnews.asp?article=100298


Lee Bowyer
He's not going to Liverpool now.
http://www.leedsunited.com/lufcnews.asp?article=100277

[J. Books]

I'm actually in pretty good spirits about all this.

I liked Rio, but if he wants to go, there's no sane reason to turn down 30 million.

Woody (assuming he gets his *************** together) has enormous potential.

Bowyer, if he chooses to stay on, should have a very good season, because he's got something to prove. Besides, it leaves LUFC with that much less to worry about in Midfield.

Leeds should look for another young energetic defender (or two) of good quality...Maybe another Midfielder...and hold on to what they've got (Fowler, Keane, Viduka, Bowyer, Mills, Dacourt).
After that, just roll the dice!
It's still a damn good squad without Rio. We only need 4th place to make it to the Champions League.

[BerwynBlazers]

Rivaldo!
Barca calls Leeds and Leeds say that they don't want him... whatever
http://www.leedsunited.com/lufcnews.asp?article=100652

[BerwynBlazers]

Robbie Keane
Article states possibility of Keane going to Spurs for money and Darren Anderton. Has Anderton ever stayed healthy for a whole season??
http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0725/20020725thfcanderton.html

[BrianCappellieri]

I'm Still El Tel's Number One!
After rumors he might be axed Martyn rubbishes claims he and Venables had a 'bust-up.'
SkySports (http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,1860-1058773,00.html)

Leeds Lead The Race For Unhappy Gallas
Leeds are considering a £7.5m bid for the Chelsea defender after he is reportedly unhappy with his current club's offers. Possibly a replacement for Rio...
SkySports (http://msn.skysports.com/skysports/article/0,,1860-1058792,00.html)

[BrianCappellieri]

More On Robbie To Spurs (Tottenham Forum) (http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1771)

[BrianCappellieri]

Originally posted by J. Books

Bowyer, if he chooses to stay on, should have a very good season, because he's got something to prove. Besides, it leaves LUFC with that much less to worry about in Midfield.


Bowyer Still Pondering Leeds Future

Lee Bowyer insists he has yet to decide on whether he has a long-term future at Leeds...
The Guardian (http://football.guardian.co.uk/breakingnews/story/0,1273,-1905834,00.html)

[BrianCappellieri]

Leeds 'close to signing Emerton for £5.5m'

Terry Venables admits he likes Brett Emerton, amid rumours that Leeds are close to agreeing on a £5.5million deal for the Feyenoord player...
Ananova (http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_637309.html?menu=sport.football.latestheadlines)

[Darr]

http://www.ananova.com/sport/soccer/story/sm_640594.html?menu=sport.football.latestheadlines

According to ANANOVA... Leeds close to signing Brazilian Midfielder Kleberson

[BrianCappellieri]

Kleberson For Leeds?

Brazil World Cup winner Kleberson could be on his way to Leeds in a cut-price £4million deal, says the Daily Mirror...
Sport Network (http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s77/st9113.php)

Alpay Linked With Leeds

Leeds are poised to offer Aston Villa up to £7million for Ozalan Alpay, according to The Sun, Daily Mirror and Daily Star...
Sport Network (http://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s77/st9111.php)

[Captain Splarg]

Emerton has been spotted in London talked to El Tel. They were at a resteraunt together.

[BrianCappellieri]

Venables gives Bowyer january deadline

Leeds boss Terry Venables will give Lee Bowyer until January to come up with a definitive answer on his future...
4thegame (http://www.4thegame.com/news/breakingnews/08061)

Meanwhile Arsenal and Spurs are interested in signing him on the cheap.

[BrianCappellieri]

Mjallby's Leeds link

Celtic's Johan Mjallby is reportedly being targeted by Leeds United, as manager Terry Venables looks to spend some of the Rio Ferdinand money...
TeamTalk (http://www.teamtalk.com/teamtalk/Team_News/0,1562,12,00.html#517134)

[BerwynBlazers]

Nick Barmby
http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0806/20020806lufcbarmby.html
How's Seth Johnson?

[BrianCappellieri]

VENABLES: WINDOWS WILL BE BIG SHOCK

Leeds boss Terry Venables claims even the managers of Britain's biggest clubs will be entering into the unknown when the transfer windows come into force...
This is Staffordshire (http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=67546&command=displayContent&sourceNode=67442&contentPK=2310464)

Leeds linked as Spurs prepare shock Richards sale

Tottenham boss Glenn Hoddle is set to sell defender Dean Richards to raise transfer funds...
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/engnews6080802.html)

Leeds confirm talks with ex-Boro midfielder Okon
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/austnews4080802.html)

Leeds must find £12M if they want Sorin

Lazio GM Massimo Cragnotti insists wing-back Juan Pablo Sorin is not for sale...
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/engnews6080802.html)

[BrianCappellieri]

Ricardinho agent travels to England for Leeds, Middlesbrough talks

The agent of Corinthians midfielder Ricardinho is travelling to England for talks with Leeds United and Middlesbrough...
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/englishnews6090802.html)

VENABLES: 'BUY BRITISH' TO RETURN

Leeds boss Terry Venables believes soccer's financial problems could see the return of a 'Buy British' campaign...
This is Scunthorpe (http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=55863&command=displayContent&sourceNode=55759&contentPK=2323835)

Barmby: Venables convinced me to quit Liverpool

Nick Barmby admitted the chance to work again with Terry Venables convinced him to join Leeds United...
Tribal Football (http://www.tribalfootball.com/august/englishnews5090802.html)

[BerwynBlazers]

Paul Okon
Geez, why don't we sign the rest of the Australian National Team.
http://www.leedsunited.com/lufcnews.asp?article=102607

[sammydog]

The signing of Okon surprised me. He is a good player, but he hasn't played regularly for a while now. Terry Venables was always impressed by Okon when he was the coach of Australia but that was going back at least 5 years.

I wish leeds would stop signing australians, we have a hard enough time getting players as it is. When they are in the same club it will be impossible.

[BerwynBlazers]

Ricardinho
Why not sign another guy, hopefully confirmed soon.
http://www.soccernet.com/england/news/2002/0810/20020810lufcricardinho.html