Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan admits he had little to do with the imminent appointment of Leeds manager Dennis Wise as the club's new football director.

Keegan said: "I am reluctant to tell you all I know as I really do not know everything.

"I just do not know enough about it. So it is pointless me saying something or sitting down and saying to you this wasn't quite right or that wasn't quite right."

But Newcastle insisted last night that Keegan WAS aware of the plan to bring in Wise.

Toon chairman Chris Mort claims appointing Wise was part of the plan to entice Keegan in the first place.

A Leeds statement said: "Newcastle had approached us for permission to speak with Dennis on Friday and things have happened quickly."

Property developer Tony Jimenez and ex-Real Madrid scout Jeff Vetere are also set to join in executive roles.