Leeds Ask For Freedman Extension....Just In Case

The striker is bound up by an immediate recall clause after reaching the end of his first month at Elland Road, but Leeds are understood to have negotiated a deal with Palace that will allow Freedman to feature in the League One play-offs, should they finish in the top six.

His current deal runs until the end of the regular campaign, which finishes on May 3 against Gillingham, but Freedman has made a quality contribution to United's season and Gary McAllister will aim to keep him fit and available in anticipation of a top-six finish.

Asked if he expected to remain at Elland Road were Leeds to qualify for the play-offs, Freedman said: "I came here to win promotion. My contract does say that Crystal Palace can contact me back after 28 days and I think that's up, but I'll just keep my head down and turn up for the next game with my boots."