The ball is now in Leeds' court


By Peter Donnelly
January 28 2003

THE EVENING CHRONICLE can reveal that Newcastle United have made their final offer - supposedly £10 - to Leeds in their bid to sign Jonathan Woodgate. It's now up to Leeds Chairman Peter Ridsdale to make the final desicion, in this on-going transfer saga. The Leeds fans would be furious if Woodgate was to be sold, with the defender being one of their prize assets and a key player.

But with Leeds' financial situation in chaos the Board of directors and Chariman Ridsdale may want the money in order to gain some much-needed cash.

It seemed at first that Ridsdale was happy to sell but with the fans voicing their disapproval Ridsdale has now got a dilimma on his hands, worried about the up-roar which might follow if he were to sell Woody.

Whether he [Woodgate] will join is certainly in the balance then, Ridsdale may be firm and keep Woodgate at Elland Road, or him and the directors may give in to the £10 on offer. Your guess is as good as mine.

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