Red Devils wait for Leeds to crack on Smith sale

MANCHESTER UNITED are prepared to sit and wait for Leeds to crack as the battle hots up to land striker Alan Smith.

Everton yesterday became the latest club to make their interest known in Smith, submitting a stg£7 million offer for the 23-year-old, though, due to their financial situation, the cash is not all up front and is dependent on appearances and international caps.

Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Liverpool are also in the hunt for the England forward, but Smith’s apparent desire to move to Old Trafford seemingly leaves financially-crippled Leeds in a position of weakness.