Beckford happy at Leeds

The 26-year-old has withdrawn his transfer request, despite being strongly linked with a move to Championship side Newcastle.

“After a lot of thinking over the last few days I have decided to withdraw my transfer request and commit my immediate future to Leeds United,” he told the club’s official website.

“It was never a comfortable decision for me to ask for a transfer in the first place, but after the game against Manchester United and the unbelievable reaction from the Leeds United supporters in the Wycombe match I have decided I want to finish what I have been striving to do for the last two seasons – and that is to help promote Leeds United out of a division which the club doesn’t belong.

“Every time I put on the Leeds United shirt I give 100 per cent and can assure the fans, the manager and everyone connected with the club that I will continue to do that.”