Division One football and transfer news

Ken Bates has revealed that Malcolm Christie is set to be offered a permanent contract with Leeds after impressing in recent weeks.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is being linked with a January move for Leeds striker Luciano Becchio and is ready to pay £2m.

Nigel Pearson faces a selection poser ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table clash at Scunthorpe, with Steve Howard suspended.

Gary McAllister says Fabian Delph will only play one game in midweek, but won't say whether it will be for Leeds or England Under-21's.

Patrick Kisnorbo remains on the sidelines with a knee injury and misses Leicester's home clash against Swindon.

Striker Jermaine Beckford is in line to return to the Leeds side for the derby clash at Huddersfield on Saturday.

Doncaster striker Darren Byfield is being linked with a loan switch to Oldham after they lost Brett Ormerod to injury.

Everton along with a host of other Premiership clubs have been told in no uncertain terms that Leeds will not be selling Fabian Delph.

Leeds have rejected a bid from Newcastle for their star teenager Fabian Delph, chairman Ken Bates has revealed.

Leicester boss Nigel Pearson says he will treat seriously tonight's cup clash at Rotherham in the Johnstone Paint Trophy.

Leyton Orient manager Martin Ling has confirmed he will continue to monitor the situation of Wigan youngster Luke Ashworth.

Midfielder Bradley Johnson wants to return to Leeds and play a part in their future, despite reported interest from Championship clubs.

Southampton look set to battle it out with QPR and Cardiff for the signature of Leeds midfielder Bradley Johnson.

John Ward has parted company with Carlisle after the team's recent poor run, which has seen them lose ten of their last 11 games.

Nigel Pearson will hand Matt Oakley a late fitness test to see if he can make Leicester's home clash against Bristol Rovers.