Has Leeds United target played his last game for SK Brann?
The Jamaican international scored a long-range strike in a 6-2 win over Odd Grenland and following the final whistle, commented: “I am 27 years now, and I think the timing is right. But it is between the clubs. If I can go to Leeds, thats something I would like.
“I dont know if this was my last game here, but if it was then it was a perfect way to finish”.
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Hide AdUnited’s initial offer of around £200,000 is understood to have been rejected by Brann, but they are expected to come back in with an improved bid.
Meanwhile, United, Derby County and Cardiff City are in the hunt to sign Coventry City defender Richard Keogh, who failed to appear for the Sky Blues in Saturday’s friendly against Hinckley United.
The 25-year-old is not expected to travel with his Coventry team-mates who headed off to Scotland for a pre-season tour today.
Fellow United targets Luke Varney and David Norris have stayed behind the UK to resolve their futures, while their Portsmouth team-mates have flown out to Malaga for a pre-season training camp.
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Hide AdSheffield United may have to wait to push through the transfer of Walsall defender Darryl Westlake.
The 21-year-lod opened talks with the Blades on Thursday, with his deal have expired at the Banks Stadium.
The Saddlers are entitled to compensation for Westlake as they offered him a new deal and according to sources in the Midlands, they will not be pressurised into accepting a cut-price fee.
Sheffield Wednesday have agreed a deal to sign Slovenia international Nejc Pecnik after a successful trial at the club.
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Hide AdThe attacking midfielder is set to sign a one-year deal with the Championship newcomers, with the option for a further year.
Pecnik, who will join from Portuguese side Nacional, spent time training with the Owls last week.
Doncaster Rovers boss Sean Saunders and assistant Brian Carey both donned their boots and turned out in the club’s friendly win at Cleethorpes on Saturday.
James Coppinger, James O’Connor, Tommy Spurr and newcomer Robbie Blake missed the game, but could feature in their clash with Grimsby tomorrow.