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.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. Big hopes: Leeds are set to sign promising England and Spurs youngster Caulker on loanThe towering 18-year-old stopper impressed at the European under-19 Championship earlier this month helping Noel Blake's side reach the semi-final.It is said Leeds had to fight off a host of rival suitors to prise the defender away from White Hart Lane.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. Marching on: Leeds manager Simon GraysonCaulker could make his Elland Road debut on Saturday when Simon Grayson's men take on Derby in their opening game of the new campaign.Leeds are also keen to sign Tottenham midfielders Jake Livermore and Dean Parrett on loan.Chief scout Mervyn Day watched the pair in action as Spurs defeated Ipswich 1-0 in a reserve friendly at Portman Road on Tuesday. 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