Following the sale of Kasper Schmeichel to Leicester, Leeds have been looking for goalkeeper they believe they can rely on to guide them out of the Championship.
The 27-year-old Lonergan has long been considered one of the best keepers outside the Premier League but had a dip in confidence last year which resulted in Preston bringing in Iain Turner from Everton. However, Simon Grayson believes the move to Elland Road can give Lonergan the challenge he needs to rediscover his old self. Lonergan has been at Preston since he was a schoolboy making his debut as a 16-year-old in a League Cup tie at Coventry in September 2000. Other clubs such as Blackpool, Everton and West Brom showed interest but never followed it up. Lonergan was valued at £1million a few months ago so Leeds believe they have a bargain for £200,000 but Preston's relegation means they have to lose their big earners to survive and Lonergan quickly follows Sean St Ledger out the door. They may bring Turner back to the club on a free but are weighing up their options. Read more: <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2011447/Spurs-face-Giusep pe-Rossi-battle-Leeds-land-Lonergan--THE-INSIDER.html#ixzz1RG8pguo9> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2011447/Spurs-face-Giusepp e-Rossi-battle-Leeds-land-Lonergan--THE-INSIDER.html#ixzz1RG8pguo9 _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman-new.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] MARCHING ON TOGETHER (There's it)
