Jermain Beckford je zatražio da se povuče sa transfer liste, jer je odlučio da do kraja sezone ostane u Leeds United-u, kako bi izborio promociju u Championship, sa svojim sadašnjim klubom.

Zvanično saopštenje Leeds United-a: 

Leeds United are pleased to confirm that striker Jermaine Beckford will be staying on at Elland Road for the remaining duration of his contract (to May 2010).

Conversations have been ongoing with the player and his representative since a transfer request was handed in on December 30.

The subsequent public knowledge of his transfer request has not been helpful in terms of stability, but having spoken with Jermaine all parties have decided it is in everyone's best interests that he stays until the end of the season and continues to help the club's bid for promotion.

This is despite several financial offers that have been made to the club. 

Ovo je još jedan udarac upućen ka Chris Hughton-u, jer mu je pre samo nekoliko dana nešto slično poručio i Matthew Kilgallon iz Sheffield United-a. Dakle, u januarskom prelaznom roku, u Newcatle United-u nećemo videti ni Beckford-a ni Kilgallon-a. Danny Simpson je takođe sve bliži Manchester United-u, nego Newcastle United-u, dok je situacija sa Marlon Harewood-om još komplikovanija. Vrlo lako može da se dogodi, da Newcastle United, ni u ovom prelaznom roku ne dovede niti jednog igrača.

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