Wise identifies targets
24 May 2007 - 12:08:10
Leeds United boss Dennis Wise is busy identifying new players to rebuild his squad despite the cash-strapped club still being in administration.
Three parties - including current chairman Ken Bates - are believed to be vying for control of the League One-bound club, but Wise is focusing on footballing matters as he seeks to build a side capable of winning an instant return to the Championship.
Wise has already released six players and has spent the period since their relegation was confirmed on the lookout for replacements.
"We've done the pre-season fixtures now and put those in place, and Dennis, Gus (Poyet) and I have been looking at players," technical director Gwyn Williams told the club's official website.
"It's difficult because we're in administration and therefore we have to wait, but we've been doing a lot, particularly during the latter part of last season because we knew we had a number of players whose contracts were coming to an end.
"We've been looking at replacements, making enquiries, and are looking at what we can and can't do.
"We've been laying the foundations and getting things ready."