Craine training with Leeds

Skysport News are reporting that former Coventry City defender Martin Cranie is training with Leeds United.Cranie is available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Coventry earlier this summer.Coventry were keen on keeping hold of the left-back, but Cranie turned down the offer of a new deal following the club's relegation to League One.The former Southampton youngster is keen to fix himself up with a new club and has accepted Leeds' offer to join them for pre-season training.Leeds boss Neil Warnock could be in the market for a new left-back and if former England Under 21 international Cranie impresses during training he could be offered a deal at Elland Road.

Coventry Defender on Leeds Radar

Coventry City defender Richard Keogh is emerging as a potential transfer target for Leeds United.Keogh has a year left on his Coventry contract and has been offered fresh terms but is stalling on signing a new deal.Keogh’s fellow defender and close friend Martin Crainie left the club yesterday after his contract expired he had rejected a new offer from the club.This has led to speculation that Keogh will reject any contract offer from Coventry thus forcing them to listen to offers for the player.Keogh has been the subject of interest from rival Championship clubs so far this close season with bids from Cardiff City and Bristol City both turned down by City,who are thought to value Keogh in the region of £1m.

Leeds United make move for Sammy Clingan

LEEDS UNITED have made an enquiry for Coventry City captain Sammy Clingan, according to national reports.Simon Grayson is reportedly keen to sign the Sky Blues' playmaker as he bids to bolster his squad for a promotion push next season, Sky Sports claim.Clingan was recently made captain at the Ricoh Arena after Lee Carsley was released at the end of last season.Clingan joined Coventry as a central midfielder with plenty of Championship experience after spending one year at Norwich, two at Nottingham Forest where he was part of the side that won promotion from the English third tier in 2007/08, and five at Wolverhampton Wanderers who signed him from his native country as a 16-year-old.Two loan spells at Chesterfield were sandwiched in between his move from Wolves to Forest where he made 93 appearances before his one-year stint at the Canaries which saw him net six goals in 40 appearances, establishing himself as Norwich's set-piece taker of choice.He maintained his reputation as a dead ball specialist, scoring five goals for the Coventry in 2009/10, three of them coming from free kicks.