Sakho impressed Reid, and the supporters, during the pre-season tour in Dublin, and has also done well since returning to training at Thorp Arch with his United team-mates.
However, there was a setback for manager Reid after Celtic midfielder Colin Healy turned down the opportunity to move to Elland Road. The 23-year-old trained with The Whites yesterday but has since decided to join First Division side Sunderland. Must be getting more money!
The boss though is still taking a look at Partizan Belgrade midfielder Goran Trobok. Bosnian-born Trobok, 28, is a Serbia & Montenegro international who has played 15 times for his country and featured in the recent friendly with England at Leicester. Described as a 'roving' midfielder, he averages around five goals a season.