Frings Linked As Bowyer Weighs Up Options

Leeds have been linked with an audacious move for former German international midfielder Torsten Frings. The 34-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen, who recently elected not to offer him a new deal, and reports suggest Leeds are in discussions to bring him to Elland Road. With Leeds in the market for an enforcer in the middle of the park, tough-tackling Frings, who won 79 caps for Germany and appeared in the 2002 and 2006 World Cup finals, would represent an attractive option. While largely being defensively-minded he is also able to operate across the midfield. Money is likely to be a major issue with Frings – who won a Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich in 2004-05 – understood to have been one of Bremen’s top earners. Meanwhile, several Championships clubs are understood to be in the hunt to sign former United midfielder Lee Bowyer, who has been linked with a possible return to Elland Road. Bowyer, 34, who recently got married, is currently assessing his options with several interested parties keen on signing the Londoner, who started 24 Premiership games for Birmingham City last term and was also part of the side which claimed a historic Carling Cup final success over Arsenal at Wembley in February. Despite an impressive second half of last term, when his performances were labelled as “terrific” by ex-Blues boss Alex McLeish, Bowyer was shown the door following City’s last-day relegation. This was despite being tipped to stay at St Andrews in the closing weeks of the season, with an offer of a new one-year deal seemingly on the table.

Source: FOOTYMAD