Newcastle head Jermaine Beckford queue despite Leeds' price hike

Jermaine Beckford is poised to move to Newcastle United this month but for up to double the fee that had been expected before he scored the winning goal for Leeds United in Sunday's FA Cup win at Manchester United.

Newcastle had lined up Beckford long before his dramatic impact at Old Trafford but sources suggest Leeds may demand around £3m for the 6ft 2in former RAC repair man whose coruscating change of pace arguably masks significant flaws. Just six months ago Beckford, whose contract expires at the end of the season, was rated in the £1.5m bracket.

[readon1 url="https://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jan/04/jermaine-beckford-leeds-united-newcastle"]Source: guardian.co.uk[/readon1]