Elding Decision Leaves Less In Transfer Kitty

Leeds and Crewe had agreed a six-figure fee for the 26-year-old striker, and Elding had even agreed personal terms, but then changed his mind and decided to stay at Elland Road and fight for his position in the team.

That left McAllister with a little less in his transfer kitty and an extra wage bill that he hadn't been reckoning on.

The Leeds boss had a meeting with chairman Ken Bates and director of football Gwyn Williams to discuss transfer targets.

Bates said at the time: "Gary is looking to change his squad and we are meeting to agree on what we are doing."