Kilkenny signs on with Leeds
by Gareth Maher, 04 January 2008
Leeds United have swooped to complete the signing of Neil Kilkenny from Birmingham City.
The 22-year-old failed to establish himself in the first-team at St. Andrew's under former boss Steve Bruce and has been deemed surplus to requirements by current manager Alex McLeish.
The Australian midfielder, who was previously on loan with Oldham, has joined Leeds on an emergency loan with a permanent deal expected next week.
He will now compete for a place in Dennis Wise's side, who are currently crying out for midfielders due to injuries for key players.
In other transfer news, The Whites have been linked with a double swoop for Argentinian pair Jonathan Bottinelli and Nicolas Bianchi.
Bottinelli currently plays for San Lorenzo, who are in the process of agreeing a player exchange merger with the Elland Road club.
The 23-year-old is expected to arrive in England early next week and could be joined by Bianchi as the duo look to secure deals with Leeds.