Leeds call off search for players ahead of Derby game
The Elland Road boss is set to use the forthcoming international break to reassess his options after failing to secure a striker or a winger on a temporary basis.
McDermott was reluctant to agree any deals before tomorrow with the Championship term set to break for a fortnight amid the final round of World Cup qualifiers and he spoke again of the danger of overloading his squad with ‘token’ signings. The 52-year-old said he was looking for deals which would replicate the success of Jason Roberts’ transfer to Reading during the 2011-12 season, a move which helped Reading claim the Championship title.
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Hide AdMcDermott said: “I’ll make the point again that the players we’ve got here are big players for us. But let’s not kid ourselves. If I find someone and I feel there’s someone out there who can make a difference then I’ll do it. I’ve done it in the past.
“I signed Jason Roberts for Reading and he was a positive and pivotal character in us going up. If there’s someone out there then I’d definitely do it.”