Source: Daily_Mail
Leeds set to sign Spurs defender Steven Caulker on loan
Leeds United are close to signing gifted young Spurs centre-half Steven Caulker on a season long-loan deal.[LNB]According to a report in The Mirror, the npower Championship newcomers have moved to snap up the promising England under-19 star in time for the start of the new season.[LNB] Big hopes: Leeds are set to sign promising England and Spurs youngster Caulker on loan[LNB]The towering 18-year-old stopper impressed at the European under-19 Championship earlier this month helping Noel Blake's side reach the semi-final.[LNB]It is said Leeds had to fight off a host of rival suitors to prise the defender away from White Hart Lane.[LNB]However, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is thought to have earmarkeda big future for Caulker and the Barclays Premier League club will notallow him to leave on a permanent basis.[LNB] Marching on: Leeds manager Simon Grayson[LNB]Caulker could make his Elland Road debut on Saturday when Simon Grayson's men take on Derby in their opening game of the new campaign.[LNB]Leeds are also keen to sign Tottenham midfielders Jake Livermore and Dean Parrett on loan.[LNB]Chief scout Mervyn Day watched the pair in action as Spurs defeated Ipswich 1-0 in a reserve friendly at Portman Road on Tuesday.[LNB] Sign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsLedley King returns for Spurs after injury and tells the fans: I feel goodSpurs snap up Stipe: Keeper Pletikosa to join from Spartak on season loanBenfica 0 Tottenham 1: Bale's belter lifts Spurs after Villarreal thrashingTOTTENH HOTSPUR FC
