The jury in Liverpool soccer star Harry Kewell’s High Court libel action against TV pundit Gary Lineker today retired to consider its verdict.

LIVERPOOL star Harry Kewell was a “pawn in a murky deal” where his personal manager took 40% of his transfer fee, soccer pundit Gary Lineker told the High Court yesterday.

Gary Lineker told the British High Court today of his frustration at the “murky” transfer of soccer star Harry Kewell from Leeds to Liverpool.

Harry Kewell’s agent has denied getting involved in the Liverpool player’s recuperation from injury despite criticism from Anfield manager Rafael Benitez.

Harry Kewell has suffered a setback in his bid to regain fitness for the games which could define Liverpool’s season.

LEEDS UNITED'S long battle for financial survival moved into the end game yesterday after the creditors refused to sanction a further extension to the standstill agreement.

LIVERPOOL striker Harry Kewell is threatening to quit international football in a row surrounding his agent Bernie Mandic.

Liverpool striker Harry Kewell is threatening to quit international football in a row surrounding his agent Bernie Mandic.

AGENT Nikola Mandic yesterday declined to comment on his brother Bernie’s involvement in Harry Kewell’s contentious transfer to Liverpool last week.

BERNIE MANDIC is adamant his role in the Harry Kewell transfer saga will stand up to any potential FIFA investigation.

HARRY KEWELL turned down the chance to join Manchester United because he wanted to join a club that was “on the up.”

Harry Kewell turned down the chance to join Manchester United because he wanted to join a club that was “on the up.”

Leeds United chairman Professor John McKenzie has launched a scathing attack on Harry Kewell and his agent Bernie Mandic over the Australian’s transfer to Liverpool.

LEEDS chairman Professor John McKenzie expects Harry Kewell to report back for pre-season training next week. And McKenzie has not ruled out the possibility that the Australian striker will decide to remain at Elland Road.

ALEX FERGUSON has hailed Eric Djemba-Djemba as a “Manchester United player in every sense” after completing the £4.2m capture of the Cameroon international.

Leeds chairman John McKenzie has again been forced to dismiss rumours regarding a potential swoop for Mark Viduka from Barcelona.

Harry Kewell's agent has confirmed the names of five of the six clubs interested in signing the Leeds forward.

Harry Kewell will not be rushed into making a decision regarding his future - but Leeds chairman John McKenzie has branded the transfer "a farce".

LIVERPOOL have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Leeds United’s Australian striker Harry Kewell.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND international Colin Healy has opened talks with Aston Villa and Sunderland and his legal representative Mel Stein has warned clubs that they are looking to conclude a deal quickly.

Leeds forward Harry Kewell is set to commit his future to the Barclaycard Premiership strugglers in the next few weeks, according to his agent.

Leeds manager Terry Venables has today been sifting through the wreckage of another defeat which has resulted in candidates already being proposed as his successor.

Leeds striker Harry Kewell has sought to distance himself from reports of a rift with Elland Road and Australia team-mate Mark Viduka.

Leeds striker Mark Viduka may quit international football after failing to reach the World Cup with Australia.