Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford is delaying his move to Newcastle so he can play in their FA Cup tie with Manchester United!

The Daily Star says Beckford is close to striking a deal with the Championship leaders that will see him move to St James's Park in the transfer window.

The 26-year-old has become one of the hottest properties outside the Premier League. But the striker, who has scored 19 goals this season, is keen to delay his move to Tyneside so he can play at Old Trafford where the League One leaders are hoping to pull off a shock win over Sir Alex Ferguson's men.

A Leeds source said: "There is no way Jermaine will want to miss the chance to play United at Old Trafford.

"He might not be a Leeds player for too much longer, but his move can wait until after this tie has taken place."