United To Sign Crainey

Last updated : 06 August 2004 By Kevin Markey
The Southampton left-back had talks with Kevin Blackwell this morning and Leeds hope to complete their first paid-for transfer since Nick Barmby two years ago.

It is understood that personal terms have been agreed and only the formalities need completing, but United were racing against time ahead of the season's opener against Derby tomorrow in order to complete the deal.

The 23-year-old Scotland international joined The Saints in February after seven years at Celtic. He is expected to cost in the region of £200k.