Leeds United manager Gary McAllister is prepared to take the patient approach in his bid to add the right quality to his squad in preparation for next season's League One promotion assault.
Speaking on the day he attended a transfer summit with chairman Ken Bates and technical director Gwyn Williams, the canny Scot spoke of his refusal to enter panic-buying mode.
Having been heavily linked with Kevin Phillips, Andrew Cole and Derek Riordan, McAllister has since confirmed his interest in all three. 'That is the calibre of player we are looking to bring in,' he confirmed. 'There's a wee bit behind all of those guys. The common denominator is the quality. Much as we'd like to get some business done quickly it's not imperative.'
Chairman Ken Bates seems as eager as the supporters to build on the substantial progress made by the club last season. 'I can't wait for things to start again,' he enthused. 'After last season when we ran away with the runners-up position, lets hope we end up as champions this time. I know the players certainly can't wait to come back in and get started again.'
