Gregan Hunt Still On

Blackwell told the club's official website: "We put a bid in and it's been turned down. He is a player I have respected for a long time and he's been at the top of the division we are trying to get out of for the last five years. I am not giving up on the situation I just feel frustrated that we can't have him at the moment.

"He has made overtures that he would like to come to Leeds and hopefully that will happen."

It is believed that United have bid around £250k but Albion are holding out for their valuation of about £400k.

Leeds' Chief Operating Officer Shaun Harvey added: "The Board wanted to support the manager by providing the finances to fund the acquisition of Sean Gregan. However, Leeds United is not prepared to pay more for a player than we believe is his value, both in the market place and to Leeds United.

"Kevin's search for players will continue. It is imperative that the players brought in are the right ones, not the short term solutions which the temporary transfer market provides for."