Huddersfield want to keep hold of Leicester City's Jermaine Beckford
Jermaine Beckford could be staying at Huddersfield Town if manager Simon Grayson gets his own way.
On-loan Beckford has scored three goals for Huddersfield in his six games for the club, including the winner in his side's 1-0 victory over Barnsley.
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Jermaine Beckford could be staying at Huddersfield Town
He has, however, missed the club's last five games because of a recurrence of a hamstring injury.
City's out-of-favour striker joined the Terriers on a 93-day loan deal at the end of September after their move to sign him on August 31 fell through just minutes before the transfer deadline, with Beckford in Huddersfield ready to complete the switch.
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His loan runs out on December 29, and former City defender Grayson has declared he is pulling out all the stops to keep the striker at the John Smith's Stadium.
Grayson, who managed Beckford when he was in charge of Leeds United, said the striker was also keen to stay.
"We're working hard to structure a deal with his club," he said.
"There are two willing parties in ourselves and Jermaine and, hopefully, the third are interested too."
His comments come amid reports that Huddersfield's Championship rivals, and Beckford's former club, Leeds are interested in re-signing the 29-year-old.
Beckford scored 85 goals in 152 appearances during his time there after arriving at Elland Road from non-league Wealdstone in 2006.
Comments
by FOX_IN_NOTTS
Friday, December 14 2012, 7:25PM
“Ash 1967
There in lies the problem. However, we've currently got to other front men warming the bench constantly in Jeff Schlupp (19) and Marko Futacs (22). Its not as if Futacs has come on an played badly instead he's a major impact. We're crying out for a bit more power up top to bully defenders in this tough league just like Murray has been doing week in week out and Futacs is the answer. And maybe Charlie Austin (23) could be enticed away from Burnley who's only a year older than waggy but has 19 more goals already this season.
Don't get me wrong you can't fault waggy's effort and commitment but maybe he should continue his development in the reserves or maybe even out on loan. At the moment in time waggy isn't at the consistent standard needed in the champ. My preferred choice would be to give Futacs more pitch time and keep developing waggy.
Up the City!”
by dobranich
Friday, December 14 2012, 1:59PM
“Dorset I totally agree about Jamie but his ratio of chances to goals scored is not great. He has been put under enormous pressure being made to start games from early season coming from conference football. Should have been nurtured and brought on late in games. His confidence has been damaged. He has not been handled properly.”
by LCFCMike
Friday, December 14 2012, 11:27AM
“When Beckford did what he did at Peterborough, that did it for me...........bye, bye Mr Beckford.”
by DorsetFox
Friday, December 14 2012, 10:56AM
“Dob Vardy runs his backside off”
by ash1967
Friday, December 14 2012, 5:19AM
“Is 22 not young anymore ?”
by acullingham
Thursday, December 13 2012, 9:46PM
“We don't want Beckford back. We need forwards that run their backsides off for the cause.
Beckford's a lightweight.”
by dobranich
Thursday, December 13 2012, 9:19PM
“Whoever comes will already be on NPs wish list. He will be the right type for this team and for Pearson. It has to happen. If Nugent has a lean spell City will be powder puff”
by ash1967
Thursday, December 13 2012, 9:09PM
“Jermaine Beckfords best time was in League One, fox-in-notts the big question is who do we sign if you feel that Waghorn & Vardy are not the answer, it needs to be somebody available, But who is available for the right money”
by dobranich
Thursday, December 13 2012, 8:55PM
“Wouldn't want to get involved in this one as although Beckford is in a different class to Waggy and Vardy he is idle. Is he idle because NP does not know how to manage him or is he naturally idle. Who knows or ever will?”
by FOX_IN_NOTTS
Thursday, December 13 2012, 5:07PM
“ash1997
If we are talking about stats this current season then it just reinforces my point. Waghorn has only scored 2 in 15 with a team that is higher in the league and he the spear head of a much better footballing side. Waghorn isn't the promising young school boy anymore, he's 22 and should now be putting these chances away! Maybe Beckford isn't the answer anymore but Pearson really needs to purchase a clinical finisher in January! Simmer down boy, simmer down ;)”