Leeds target Byfield: Striker on course for Elland Road switch
Skysports.com understands Leeds are lining up a move for Darren Byfield.
Byfield is available on a free transfer following his release from Bristol City at the end of last season.
The former Aston Villa youngster was surprisingly allowed to leave Ashton Gate despite finishing as the club's top scorer last season.
Leeds face fight to sign ByfieldLeeds United are set for a transfer tug-of-war with arch-rivals Millwall for the services of in-demand striker Darren Byfield.
The former Lions frontman is available on a free transfer following his shock release from last season's Championship surprise packages Bristol City, where he was top-scorer in 2007/08 with eight league goals. Leeds have thrown their hat into the ring to sign him, but old club Millwall are leading the hunt.
There has been no shortage of interest in the ex-Rotherham front man, due to his free agent status.
Other clubs believed to be monitoring the 31-year-old's situation are Sheffield Wednesday, Burnley, Cardiff, Walsall, Plymouth and League One newboys Doncaster and Swansea.
The Lions have aimed to steal a march on rival interest by speaking with the attacker about a return to the New Den, just under 10 months after leaving for the West Country in a £100,000 move.
But Leeds are being tipped to hijack Millwall's bid, with boss Gary McAllister keen to bolster his strike force ahead of a tilt at the League One title next term.
Byfield's exit from City was a surprise, with the Birmingham-born frontman making his final appearance for the club as a substitute in their Championship play-off final loss to Hull at Wembley.
But despite netting more times than £1m man Lee Trundle, much-travelled
Byfield was one of five players shown the door with boss Gary Johnson keen to free up money to sign at least one high-profile striker this summer.
Byfield has consistently found the net at a host of clubs throughout his career with City beating off interest from Blackpool to sign him last August.
He left South London after a reported spat with ex-Lions boss Willie Donachie last summer and rumours of a bust-up with two team-mates.
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