PAUL OKON has been told to quit Leeds for the sake of his international career.

David Batty’s fear of flying has forced him out of this weekend’s pre-season trip to Dublin.

Harry Kewell and Leeds are understood to be locked in talks designed to iron out a snag which has held up a £7m move to Liverpool.

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Leeds striker Mark Viduka completes a three-match suspension with tomorrow’s visit of Newcastle to Elland Road.

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Leeds are to start negotiations with £4m-rated Kleberson after the Brazilian’s 15-year-old bride-to-be agreed to his marriage proposal.

James Milner added to his new-found burgeoning reputation with a goal to remember as Leeds ended title-chasing Chelsea’s unbeaten run with a first Elland Road win for more than three months.

Australia national team coach Frank Farina has fired a warning shot at Premiership clubs over the availability of his players for World Cup duty.

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

TERRY VENABLES says he has no regrets about taking on the role of Leeds manager.

ROBBIE FOWLER has been ruled out of Leeds boss Terry Venables’ plans for the UEFA Cup third-round clash in Malaga tomorrow.

Leeds boss Terry Venables is ready to throw his youngsters into the lion’s den with his first team squad savaged by the loss of several star names.

Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale has not ruled out the possibility of completing further signings before this month’s transfer deadline, despite today reiterating the need to trim the size of the Elland Road squad.

Paul Okon is looking forward to working with new boss Terry Venables once again following spells under the former England coach with both Australia and Middlesbrough.

Paul Okon has completed his move to Leeds United after passing a medical today.

Paul Okon will officially become a Leeds United player this morning if he passes a medical.

Leeds have agreed a three-year deal with Middlesbrough's Paul Okon.

LEEDS new boy Nick Barmby insists he is still on the trophy trail following his £2.75million move from Liverpool.

Leeds are set to unveil Australia captain Paul Okon as their second new signing of the summer alongside Nick Barmby today.

Terry Venables has revealed he is close to signing Australia international Paul Okon.

Nine of the Australia players who will start the first leg of the World Cup play-off with Uruguay play their football in Britain.

Leeds United striker Mark Viduka arrived in Melbourne today for Sunday’s friendly against France and walked straight into a pay row with Soccer Australia.

Premiership-based Aussies Mark Viduka and Paul Okon have backed Soccer Australia’s defiant stance in their on-going battle with leading clubs across Europe over next month’s friendly with France in Melbourne.

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Christian Karembeu threw Middlesbrough a lifeline today with a goal nine minutes from time.

Middlesbrough coach Terry Venables goes into tomorrow’s vital Premiership clash with Southampton facing a major selection problem.

Eighty footballers are to have their passports examined by police following claims that clubs could be fielding illegal players.

Australian World Cup striker Mark Viduka has been named the 2000 Oceania Footballer of the Year.