Ormerod joins Leeds on loan

Southampton striker Brett Ormerod will start a month on loan at Leeds United tomorrow.

Ormerod has been out of favour recently and Saints head coach Steve Wigley confirmed after today’s 2-1 Barclays Premiership defeat against Newcastle at St Mary’s Stadium that he was heading for a spell at Elland Road.

Wigley said: “We’re not looking to sell him. He needs games, though, and hasn’t had many here this season.

“Hopefully he will come back to us with the benefit of five or six under his belt.”

Leeds are currently 10th in the Coca-Cola Championship and manager Kevin Blackwell has been looking to strengthen his striking options since the start of the season.