Becks Happy At Leeds - Agent

Last updated : 28 May 2008 By Kevin Markey
Beckford will be the subject of some interest this summer after United's failure to win promotion, but he is not expected to request a transfer out of Elland Road, despite Sunday's defeat to Doncaster Rovers in the League One play-off final.

The 24-year-old has two years remaining on his contract, and he is one of the most valuable members of Gary McAllister's squad after becoming the first Leeds player since 2003 to score 20 goals in a season.

McAllister is under no obligation to sell this summer, despite Leeds facing a second season in League One, but a decent offer for the ex-Wealdstone striker might persuade the Scot to part with his top goalscorer.

Newcastle United, Norwich City and Reading are already reported to be among the clubs to have been linked with a bid for Beckford since the final at Wembley, but the forward would be happy to begin another season for the Whites, should McAllister decide to retain him.

Beckford's agent, Nick Rubery, told the YEP: "Jermaine won't be walking into Leeds United and asking for a transfer.

"He's got two years left on his contract and he's very settled in Leeds. He's very down after Sunday because it was a chance for him and the club to move to a higher level, but that's football.

"If Leeds accept an offer from another club then we'd have to consider it, but that's up to the club to decide.

"Jermaine won't be making any demands, and at the moment he's just getting over Sunday's game. He's happy at Leeds."