Source: Daily_Mail
Beckford to Everton is nowhere near a done deal, says Leeds boss Grayson
In demand: Beckford could be heading to Goodison[LNB]Leeds manager Simon Grayson is not convinced Jermaine Beckford will definitely be joining Everton this summer. [LNB]It has been reported that striker Beckford, who withdrew a transfer request on Sunday, had signed a pre-contract agreement with the Merseysiders with a view to becoming their player once his Leeds contract runs out at the end of the season. [LNB]But when asked to comment on the speculation Grayson said: 'Pre-contract agreements aren't binding so both parties could pull out at any time. [LNB]'If he bangs in another 20 goals, there might be bigger teams than Everton coming in for him.'[LNB]Leeds have turned down a reported £1.5million bid for Beckford from Newcastle during the current transfer window, while his stock rose after firing the winner in the Yorkshire club's shock FA Cup win at Manchester United. [LNB] The 26-year-old, who has scored 20 goals this season, has scored 74 in 135 appearances for Leeds since joining from non-league Wealdstone in January 2007. [LNB] West Ham set to lose out to Galatasaray in bid to land Manchester City flop JoJANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW 2010: All moves at every Premier League clubNewcastle target Jermaine Beckford staying at Leeds until the summerMick McCarthy enters race for £1.5m Leeds hot-shot Jermaine Beckford EVERTON FC
