ROBBIE SAYS YES
by Chris Bargh
THE transfer of Robbie Fowler's move from Anfield to Elland Road has moved a step closer after Leeds Chairman Peter Ridsdale revealed that the player has agreed terms and the deal now hinges on his medical.
Fowler has accepted a contract to tie him to United until sumer 2006 and will finalise the crucial part of the negotiations on Thursday.
"We've agreed terms with Robbie and he will now have a medical which should be completed by tomorrow afternoon," said Ridsdale.
A fee for the 26 year old England international was agreed with Liverpool on Tuesday night, with some reports suggesting that Leeds will pay around £11million.
Fowler has admitted he is very keen on the switch across the Pennines, despite the wrench of leaving his home town, but he will link up with his close friend Dominic Matteo providing the deal goes through.
Peter Ridsdale had confirmed earlier that negotiations between the two clubs were complete and that now they were turning their attention to the player himself.
"We reached an agreement with Liverpool last night," admitted Ridsdale. "Although we agreed the fee would remain undisclosed, we cannot stop people from speculating.
"That agreement is just part of the transfer and now we have to sit down with Robbie and his advisor to reach contractual agreement and for Robbie to undergo a medical.
"Given the thoroughness of our medicals, which normally take a full day to complete, I can see it being Thursday before we can conclude the transfer."
by Chris Bargh
THE transfer of Robbie Fowler's move from Anfield to Elland Road has moved a step closer after Leeds Chairman Peter Ridsdale revealed that the player has agreed terms and the deal now hinges on his medical.
Fowler has accepted a contract to tie him to United until sumer 2006 and will finalise the crucial part of the negotiations on Thursday.
"We've agreed terms with Robbie and he will now have a medical which should be completed by tomorrow afternoon," said Ridsdale.
A fee for the 26 year old England international was agreed with Liverpool on Tuesday night, with some reports suggesting that Leeds will pay around £11million.
Fowler has admitted he is very keen on the switch across the Pennines, despite the wrench of leaving his home town, but he will link up with his close friend Dominic Matteo providing the deal goes through.
Peter Ridsdale had confirmed earlier that negotiations between the two clubs were complete and that now they were turning their attention to the player himself.
"We reached an agreement with Liverpool last night," admitted Ridsdale. "Although we agreed the fee would remain undisclosed, we cannot stop people from speculating.
"That agreement is just part of the transfer and now we have to sit down with Robbie and his advisor to reach contractual agreement and for Robbie to undergo a medical.
"Given the thoroughness of our medicals, which normally take a full day to complete, I can see it being Thursday before we can conclude the transfer."