Leeds Rumours Archive May 14 2013

14 May 2013 14:24:39
Rumours of Jay Tabb to Leeds are wide of the mark:

Jay Tabb, who is out of contract with Royals this summer, said: "I've had four and a half good years at Reading but sometimes a change is a good thing.

"I'm 29 now, I've got a few good years left in me and when I look at what I want to achieve in the rest of my career - I want to get back into the Premier League.

"When you look at the Ipswich manager's track record, this is a good place to try and do that.

"I'll assess the situation in the summer. this is a great club and I'd like to think I can end up here.

"If I'm an Ipswich player next season I'll be very happy. "

McCarthy added: "I know he's on a free and I'd like to sign him.

"I told him that.

"He's really added something to us. "

(OP hear) before you click unbelievable why not do your research and check what Jay Tabb told the national press on Apr 22nd 2013.

Old article. Of course he would keep options open. We are bigger than Ipswich

Its not a comment he made 5 years ago he said this 22 days ago, its not about him keeping his options open that is him stating his desire to play for a club and manager.

as for we're bigger than Ipswich this is the year 2013.

So he won't move? Ha, ask his agent

Not a chance tabb coming to Leeds, he would love to play for Leeds but doesn't want to play for BMD

Hope we don't sign Tabb, he's a poor player, we need better!

I know Jay Tabb, he has said he has signed a contract with Ipswich. It will not be confirmed until the end of the premier league season.

Also he is not a poor player. He works very hard and can play a very good pass. A battling player who probably would be very suited to the way McDermott likes to play

14 May 2013 13:44:51
Leeds not to sell byram, BMac to build around academy players and maybe get 1 or 2 out of luck Reading players.

Yes we will build around the academy, however we won't be bringing Reading players in.

14 May 2013 12:07:30
Whilst McDermott has said he won't be raiding his old club Reading for players, he's certainly looking at a number of players who are either there or were at the club whilst he was involved.

Kaspars Gorkss, Matt Mills, Stephen Hunt, Noel Hunt, Kevin Doyle and Jay Tabb have all been contacted about a potential move to Leeds. And from what I hear, all are interested. Deals are a long way off however, but from what I understand Noel Hunt and Jay Tabb are all likely as they are both free transfers and on a relatively low wage.

Another line i'm hearing is that McDermott has expressed and interest in Jack Cork, however this possible deal will heavily depend on Southampton's transfer dealings in the summer and is a long way off from even discussions, but watch this space. The same source also tells me there has been no interest shown from Leeds in Billy Sharp, despite reports.

From what I hear at the club ( and despite the summer break, there is plenty of discussion ) any ' big ' money moves are likely to be delayed until later in the summer. GFH are actively looking for what has been described to me as ' significant investors ' to provide the transfer funds. From what i'm told, the club hopes to have this ' sorted out ' by mid August. But unfortunately, no guarentees. Let's just hope the ownership issues at the club are dealt with as soon as possible this summer, allowing us to strengthen the squad, but I get the impression there is a significant amount of uncertainty around the club as the search for ' significant investors ' continues.


And just to finish off, Zac Thompson is interesting Preston. That's all i've got for now.

Ties in partly with what i've heard. Know somebody working at Reading who told me Tabb and ( Noel ) Hunt to Leeds is as good as done.

If I'm pretty much mistaken Jack Cork has done incredibly well despite his injury this season. Cost a pretty penny to get him to Leeds.

I'm struggling to understand how we could even fund a move like this and begin to show interest if we are still awaiting "significant investors"?

I can't see Leeds even considering any deals for Zac Thompson, until after pre-season. I think he will get a fair few chances in pre-season, as he did pretty well out on loan.

Rumours about Billy Sharp is that Reading and Forest are the front runners for him, which if Reading go in for him, i'm sure the Le Fondre rumours will begin to circulate once more.

For they are all Social Media talk and that's it at the moment. I don't believe for a scond that McDermott will be looking to sign known quantities, he will be using his scouting background to unearth gems.

So we're pretty much in the same position as last summer then?

Great insight, sounds positive, I hope it all pans out. MOT South Wales white.

Cannot see Jack Cork leaving the Prem -he has made a decent impact there, and is well regarded. We need to find the next Jack Cork. Chapel A

14 May 2013 09:29:16
I work for Leeds United (unfortunately I can't say what roll), I was informed by my fellow colleagues at the Brighton game that Motherwell midfielder Chris Humphrey was at the game and he has signed for Leeds. Don't know if was true or a load of bull.

This was reported in a newspaper on the 25th April, but nothing since

You probably mean palace or Brighton Sur why else would he be at the game.

If he had signed it would be official and announced

As a sausage roll perhaps?

14 May 2013 07:43:45
Leeds, Reading, Spurs, Arsenal, Sunderland & Liverpool interested in George Sykes from Barnet.

However, the youngster is keen to keep playing 1st team football and developing. So, Leeds & Reading maybe favorites to capture him at the moment.

Love how people don't believe this, but believe we will get Dwight Gayle for 3 mil. :)