Leeds Sweat On Blake Deal

Last updated : 14 July 2005 By Kevin Markey
The two clubs agreed a fee for Blake last weekend, but the former Bradford City player is negotiating a departure settlement from the Midlands club.

Blake cost the Blues £1.25m from Burnley in January but will be allowed to leave St Andrews for around £800k.

He was omitted from the club's pre-season tour to Norway at the 11th hour and both the player and Leeds are in talks with Blues officials.

Kevin Blackwell was expected to discuss the situation with Birmingham manager Steve Bruce in Norway today in the hope of pushing the deal through.