Leeds hopeful of Bowyer deal following collapse of Reds move

LEEDS hope Lee Bowyer will sign a contract at Elland Road following the collapse of his £9 million move to Liverpool.

Chairman Peter Ridsdale claims the five-year deal worth a reported £39,000 a week but rejected by Bowyer at the end of last season remains on the table.

Ridsdale says manager Terry Venables will meet Bowyer to discuss his future when he arrives in Australia for the second leg of the club's pre-season tour.