Smith contract deal agreed

The England striker's agent, Alex Black, met Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale on Tuesday to finalise the deal and the player will sign the new improved contract within the next forty-eight hours.

Black said: "Alan always wanted to sign a new contract for Leeds United.

"Alan is totally committed to Leeds and he's delighted to have signed a new deal.

"He wants to win medals and he hopes to do so with Leeds and England as well hopefully."