Huddersfield remain keen on out-of-favour Leicester City striker Jermaine Beckford
Huddersfield are still keen to take out-of-favour Leicester City striker Jermaine Beckford on loan, but Terriers boss Simon Grayson said a deal is not imminent.
Former City captain Grayson was cagey when asked on Monday night about his interest in taking Beckford.
The former Everton striker has dramatically fallen down the pecking order at the King Power Stadium, but the Mercury understands Huddersfield are still keen to sign the 28-year-old on a temporary basis.
The Terriers went close on transfer deadline day when Beckford was in Huddersfield and about to complete a loan switch, only for City boss Nigel Pearson to mysteriously call the player back two minutes before the deadline on August 31.
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Beckford then appeared as a substitute in the victory against Blackpool the next day, but he has not featured since and was not in the squad for the victory against Hull on Sunday.
Contrary to speculation, Beckford, inset, has not had a falling-out with Pearson but is training with the development squad.
Beckford wants first-team football and the Terriers appear to be his only immediate lifeline.
While other clubs have expressed an interest, they are not in the position to finance the deal and Huddersfield is the only likely destination at present.
"I was at the game on Sunday and I was watching because we play Leicester (in six days' time)," said Grayson following his side's 3-1 victory at Blackpool.
"I had a team-sheet and I did notice that Jermaine was not in the side, but there were a few others who weren't involved.
"We would have to ask the question in the first place and, if we get the right answer, we will take it from there.
"If I brought someone in at this moment, they wouldn't get into the side because of how we are playing.
"Dean (Hoyle, chairman) has told me that we can go and get players if we want them, but it has to be the right people, at the right time, and the right opportunity for us.
"If we wanted to make an approach we could go and do it. I haven't spoken to Dean at this moment. It is not close to being done at this present time and there may be other players we are interested in."
Meanwhile, Sheffield United manager Danny Wilson will try to extend Paul Gallagher's loan spell at Bramall Lane.
Gallagher is halfway through an initial one-month spell with the League One side and, while Wilson said he has yet to talk to City about extending it, he has been impressed with the midfielder's contribution.
"Paul's not even halfway through his stay with us, so there's plenty of time to sort out what might or might not happen afterwards," said Wilson.
He added: "We'll have a chat when the time is right. There's no rush."
Comments
by Loughb
Friday, September 28 2012, 9:55PM
“Huddersfield have signed Leicester striker Jermaine Beckford on a 93-day emergency loan.”
by lcfctilidie
Thursday, September 27 2012, 8:58AM
“Shaun Derry is available for loan (QPR). He would be a good signing.”
by yorkiefox
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 4:41PM
“Foxulike
Beckford had a run in the team last year and scored 15 league and cup goals for us, being the equal top scorer with Nugent.
Last year we had to play him so regularly because of injuries and both Sven, then NP needed results and had to play the big names.
This year, our injuries are behind us and we have been able to sign replacements who seem to fit the team ethos better so Beckford has not had the run to give him confidence.
. Television does not track players off the ball, so his subs role against Blackpool on TV is not a good measure to judge him by
He started against Peterborough and Charlton and I saw him against the Posh. He was aweful, seemingly on a different wavelength from the rest of the team and berating teamates for not giving him the ball, or being able to read his wayward passes, runs and attempted flicks.
He badly needs a confidence boost. I too would loan him to a L1 team, get him scoring goals again and re-evaluate in January.”
by yorkiefox
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 4:41PM
“Foxulike
Beckford had a run in the team last year and scored 15 league and cup goals for us, being the equal top scorer with Nugent.
Last year we had to play him so regularly because of injuries and both Sven, then NP needed results and had to play the big names.
This year, our injuries are behind us and we have been able to sign replacements who seem to fit the team ethos better so Beckford has not had the run to give him confidence.
. Television does not track players off the ball, so his subs role against Blackpool on TV is not a good measure to judge him by
He started against Peterborough and Charlton and I saw him against the Posh. He was aweful, seemingly on a different wavelength from the rest of the team and berating teamates for not giving him the ball, or being able to read his wayward passes, runs and attempted flicks.
He badly needs a confidence boost. I too would loan him to a L1 team, get him scoring goals again and re-evaluate in January.”
by yorkiefox
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 4:41PM
“Foxulike
Beckford had a run in the team last year and scored 15 league and cup goals for us, being the equal top scorer with Nugent.
Last year we had to play him so regularly because of injuries and both Sven, then NP needed results and had to play the big names.
This year, our injuries are behind us and we have been able to sign replacements who seem to fit the team ethos better so Beckford has not had the run to give him confidence.
. Television does not track players off the ball, so his subs role against Blackpool on TV is not a good measure to judge him by
He started against Peterborough and Charlton and I saw him against the Posh. He was aweful, seemingly on a different wavelength from the rest of the team and berating teamates for not giving him the ball, or being able to read his wayward passes, runs and attempted flicks.
He badly needs a confidence boost. I too would loan him to a L1 team, get him scoring goals again and re-evaluate in January.”
by lcfctilidie
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 3:26PM
“Well I think we all wanted Beckford to live up to his potential for us. Just really hasn't happened. The little tiz the other week, storming off down the tunnel really didn't help.
All we want is for him to come on and give everything. Work hard. Still haven't seen him do that. We cant carry players in this league even if they do have talent. Everyone has to work hard.”
by TheGeofflane
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 2:51PM
“If Konch gets injured or dropped, Launa Windows, Schlupp or SSL covers with Moore at centre-back. Anyone else get annoyed at advertising on football sites? If so, don't call 'em.”
by Chappy1884
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 2:10PM
“quite funny that fans who don't go to support the team are slating beckford,
yet the picture on this story shows Beckford clapping the fans..”
by Absolute Window Solutions Ltd
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 1:46PM
“The biggest problem with Beckford is his workrate, he is lazy, plain and simple!!!
We want players who want to play for Leicester City and who work as a team, players who give their all every time they pull on the Blue shirt, and Beckford is not that type of player so lets just let him go and get him off the wage bill!!!!
We could do wth re-investing Beckfords wages in a decent loan signing, preferably at left back, if Konchesky gets injured where is our cover?”
by Absolute Window Solutions Ltd
Wednesday, September 26 2012, 1:46PM
“The biggest problem with Beckford is his workrate, he is lazy, plain and simple!!!
We want players who want to play for Leicester City and who work as a team, players who give their all every time they pull on the Blue shirt, and Beckford is not that type of player so lets just let him go and get him off the wage bill!!!!
We could do wth re-investing Beckfords wages in a decent loan signing, preferably at left back, if Konchesky gets injured where is our cover?”