Source: Daily_Mail
Leeds chief Ken Bates concedes Jermaine Beckford exit as Everton lead race to sign hitman
Leeds chairman Ken Bates has resigned himself to losing Jermaine Beckford to Everton on a free transfer. [LNB]Just 24 hours earlier, Bates had claimed it was not too late for Leeds to hold on to their star striker.[LNB] On the move: Jermaine Beckford is expected to join Everton on a free transfer [LNB] Bates said: 'He has an unusual agent and it's not easy to havediscussions with him. Although the manager would like him to stay, Isuspect it is unlikely but he will go with our best wishes.' [LNB]Meanwhile, Leeds boss Simon Grayson will hold talks with AndyHughes, Casper Ankergren and Rui Marques this week to decide whether tolet them go. [LNB] Spurs and Man City target Pienaar puts Everton contract talks on holdWenger wants Everton's Arteta if Barcelona prise Fabregas from ArsenalEVERTON FC
