Adam Clayton transfer listed by Leeds boss Neil Warnock

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PUBLISHED:

18:02 GMT, 2 May 2012

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UPDATED:

18:02 GMT, 2 May 2012

Leeds midfielder Adam Clayton is one of six first-team players placed on the transfer list by manager Neil Warnock.

Clayton, strikers Ramon Nunez and Billy Paynter, defenders Paul Connolly and Andy O’Brien, plus goalkeeper Paul Rachubka have all been told they do not feature in Warnock’s plans for next season.

Five other players – defender Alex Bruce, winger Lloyd Sam, forwards Mikael Forssell and Danny Webber and goalkeeper Maik Taylor – will not be getting new deals after reaching the end of their contracts.

Not wanted: Adam Clayton (left) is among those on the transfer list

 


Warnock, who has made no secret of his intended clear-out at Elland Road during the close season, met each of his first-team squad individually on Wednesday and informed them of his plans.

Clayton, signed from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee in the summer of 2010 after a month’s loan spell, has had an impressive season since making his first-team breakthrough at Elland Road in August under previous manager Simon Grayson.

The 23-year-old has made 46 appearances this season, 50 in total, and has scored six goals, including his effort at Leicester in November which was voted goal of the season by Leeds fans.

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Millwall  have moved quickly to snap up Taylor on a one-year contract.
He will take up his new deal at The Den when his contract with Leeds expires at the end of the month.

The former Birmingham stopper had already joined the Lions on-loan until the end of the season and played 10 games.

Leeds boss Warnock said: ‘He’s been a great pro over the years and he’s got a chance to go to Millwall and do some coaching.

‘He’s 40 years of age and I didn’t feel I could restrict him from that career.

‘He’ll be leaving here on a free transfer at the end of of the season anyway.’

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