[lfc-news] Leeds want improved offer for keeper - Post

Liverpool Daily Post, 30 Dec 2004
Leeds want improved offer for keeper
By David Prior, Daily Post

LIVERPOOL will have to offer more money up front to keep alive hopes of signing highly-rated Leeds goalkeeper Scott Carson.

The Elland Road club yesterday turned down the Merseysiders' initial £250,000 bid, which promised further cash based on appearances. However Leeds, who are still mired in debt, will only entertain deals involving immediate payment.

Liverpool look to be leading the chase for the England under-21 international, although Wigan, Aston Villa and Chelsea are also reportedly interested.

Carson, whose contract runs out at the end of the season, has his heart set on a move to Anfield and is unlikely to sign a new deal at Leeds.

The 19-year-old has not played this season with Neil Sullivan now first choice. But Carson impressed when he deputised for Paul Robinson last season.