Lions set for talks with Kandol
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is keen to resolve the future of striker Tresor Kandol, who is on loan from Leeds, in the near future.
Lions eye Tres dealLeeds United look set to cash in on Tresor Kandol after Millwall confirmed their interest in extending the striker's stay in London.
Millwall manager Kenny Jackett is planning talks with his Leeds counterpart Simon Grayson about the future of Kandol, whose half-season loan at the New Den expires later this month.
Jackett hopes to retain Kandol beyond the end of January after seeing the forward's tally of eight goals in 20 appearances help Millwall climb to third place in League One, but he may be forced to buy the Congolese international out of a contract which runs until the summer of 2011.
Kandol was sent to the New Den in August with a view to a permanent move, and though Leeds have experienced a change of manager during the 27-year-old's absence, they would still be receptive to offers for the ex-Barnet and Cambridge United player.
New boss Grayson is yet to comment publicly on Kandol's position or confirm whether the forward has any future at Elland Road, but Leeds cannot recall him from his spell with the Lions until January 28 under the terms of his deal in London, leaving Grayson with as few as four days to properly assess the striker before the transfer window closes.
United are only able to cancel his loan early if they agree to sell Kandol to another club, but Millwall are at the front of the queue and Jackett hopes to discuss the matter with Grayson in the near future.
Jackett said: "I will be speaking to the new Leeds manager at Tresor's parent club to see what his thoughts are.
"I don't know how Leeds see the situation. I know Tresor is happy at Millwall and has enjoyed his time here and we will see how the situation progresses."
Kandol was handed a new long-term contract by ex-Leeds boss Dennis Wise in 2007, and his deal at Elland Road does not expire for another two-and-a-half years.
Grayson's predecessor, Gary McAllister, saw no place for Kandol in his first-team plans this season, and the striker's sale would potentially raise funds for United's manager to work with before the transfer window shuts at the start of next month.
Kandol, who has not played for Leeds since last year's League One play-off final, would be expected to command a six-figure fee.
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