Matt Linked With Blades

Last updated : 08 June 2006 By Kevin Markey
The Blades are believed to be interested in the 21-year-old centre-half and indications are strong that Neil Warnock will approach United with a seven-figure bid this pre-season.

Kilgallon is under contract until 2008 having signed a new two-and-a-half year deal in November and Leeds will be reluctant to sell one of their most valuable assests, especially to their neighbours from South Yorkshire.

Any bidding for Kilgallon would be likely to start around the £1m mark, but Leeds may hold out for a larger fee if his departure becomes inevitable.

The youngster made 22 league starts last season during a selection contest with Sean Gregan to play alongside skipper Paul Butler, but he played at left-back for the Championship Play-off final in Cardiff.

Kevin Blackwell has admitted that as many as nine players could leave his squad this summer.