Leeds and Valencia reach Rodrigo fee agreement and ‘medical is already scheduled’

Dancing on Ice star Ria Hebden has revealed that she refused to see her family before taking to the ice while on the programme.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the Lorraine presenter, 39, explained why she decided to avoid seeing her husband, Mark and her two children, as she needed to "protect her energy" ahead of her performance.Ria was partnered with professional skater Lukasz Rozycki during her stint on the popular ITV show.Speaking about her family's reaction to the news that she'd be starring on the programme, Ria shared how "proud" they were of her.Addressing her husband's reaction, she said: "He is my number one fan, he's like 'just do your thing, enjoy it.'"I know the kids are really proud of me already," she added.However, Ria explained that she had made the decision not to see her children before performing so that she can focus on her routine.The presenter said: "It's wonderful, I just know just having them there in the audience will be so lovely for the children as they're only little."But I'm not going to see any of them before I perform because for me I really need to focus and be calm and quiet and then after we can celebrate."I think when you do something like this you need to protect your energy, you know," she said.Ria shares two children, Noah and Lula, with her husband of 10 years, Mark.The Lorraine star was eliminated from the show during movie week following a skate-off with S-Club star Rachel Stevens and her partner Brendyn Hatfield.The same week, Kimberly Wyatt was awarded a high score of 34 following her routine to The Greatest Show.Taking to social media to address her exit, the star told how she was "proud" of what she had achieved, having previously revealed that she'd had no skating

Greenhall Country Café and Farm Shop have teamed up with a Rangers legend to raise funds for a defibrillator outside their busy premises.

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A man fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car on a Scots street was mowed down a a dark-coloured Porsche.

abusive relationship and hired a bodyguard began to find herself falling in love with him – and now they're happily married with children. Elise Stevens, 35, was left petrified for her and her 13-year-old daughter's safety after she escaped her ex-partner in November 2008.

Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa got all shirty after his midfield maestro’s shock England call-up.

straight to your inbox Leeds United record signing Rodrigo has set his sights on scoring past his international teammate David de Gea during the Whites' clash with Manchester United next season. Marcelo Bielsa guided United's rivals to the Championship title last season which secured their long awaited return to England's top division.

Ryan Kent could yet move to the Premier League due to the financial power of the world's richest league.The winger wants to remain at Ibrox for the season ahead - despite Leeds United making a £10m bid for his services - as Steven Gerrard looks to halt Celtic's historic bid for 10 In A Row.But Whites manager Marcelo Bielsa is a big fan of the fleet-footed forward and has now attempted to secure his signature on three separate occasions.And McLeish reckons that the cash reserves afforded by a place in the English elite means that Rangers could be forced into a deal if financial muscles are flexed and they are made an offer they can't refuse.He told Football Insider : "There’s always a price, there’s no doubt about that, there’s always a

Ryan Kent is not interested in a move to England this transfer window, according to a report. The former Liverpool youth, 23, has been linked with Premier League new boys Leeds United over the last few weeks.

Leeds United will reportedly turn to potential targets from Chelsea and Brentford after failing with their approach for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster.Marcelo Bielsa is understood to be looking to sign another frontman this summer as he looks to ensure he has enough firepower up front for the Premier League.Patrick Bamford led the line for Leeds last season, but has very little experience playing in the top flight.The Whites have already broken their club record fee, splashing £27m for Spain international Rodrigo from Valencia.And they are now eyeing up two other targets, having lost out on landing Liverpool young gun Brewster, according to Football Insider.It’s understood that Jurgen Klopp did not want to let the 20-year-old leave on

Leeds United fell through this summer. The 22-year-old has been an absolute star at the back for the Whites, playing in all 46 matches in the Championship as they landed the title.Marcelo Bielsa was desperate to hold onto the defender but he has returned to parent-club Brighton.Leeds made multiple bids for the Englishman but to no avail.Instead, White has signed a four-year contract - pledging his future to the Amex Stadium.

Leeds United are reportedly willing to sell goalkeeper Kiko Casilla is the Spaniard wants to leave the club this summer. The former Real Madrid stopper made the move to Elland Road in 2019 and was installed as Marcelo Bielsa's number one until he was hit with an eight-match ban back in February for racially abusing then Charlton forward Jonathan Leko.

Leeds are in talks with Dinamo Zagreb over Croatia U21 international defender Josko Gvardiol.Marcelo Bielsa's side completed the £13m capture of Germany international Robin Koch over the weekend as they bid to avoid the drop on their return to the Premier League.And after missing out on Brighton's Ben White, the Yorkshire outfit still want another centre-half to boost their defensive options.Leeds Director of football Victor Orta has opted to make a move for Gvardiol after Arsenal rebuffed his interest in Rob Holding.Gvardiol, 18, is highly rated in Europe and Bayern Munich made an inquiry about the Croatia Under-21 international in May.The 6ft 2ins defender can play left back as well as centre back.Despite having only made 29 appearances

Premier League as Leeds United return to England’s top flight for the first time since 2004.Rodrigo and Robin Koch have already arrived at Elland Road but Bielsa is seemingly not finished with his transfer dealings just yet.The Mail report that the Whites remain in the market for a winger and two midfielders while Bielsa is monitoring developments with Martinez.Martinez impressed at Arsenal at the back-end of the season following an injury to Bernd Leno but his Emirates future remains up in the air.Up to ten clubs are believed to be interested in the goalkeeper, who started at Wembley on Saturday as Arsenal won the Community Shield.The Gunners are believed to be willing to listen to offers for the 27-year-old with Bielsa an admirer of his

Leeds United are facing a potential problem with their new signing Rodrigo ahead of the Premier League season.

Leeds United have announced the signing of Spain No 9 Rodrigo. The 29-year-old signs on a four-year deal after costing around £27m from struggling Spanish side Valencia.Rodrigo only notched four goals last term but has a solid reputation from his past exploits for club and country.And that is obvious due to the reaction of some of the Leeds players upon hearing the news the forward was arriving at Elland Road.

Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has been fired a warning about not overspending this summer as he looks to put together a squad strong enough to compete in the Premier League.Bielsa has already splashed over £20m on former loanees Helder Costa and Illan Meslier.The Whites are now thought to be on the cusp of signing Spanish striker Rodrigo from Valencia for a club record fee of £30m plus add-ons.On top of that, the top flight new boys are also eyeing up Rangers winger Ryan Kent, and have reportedly had a bid of around £10m rejected.Meanwhile, German international centre-back Robin Koch is being lined up as a replacement for Ben White if Leeds fail to resign the Brighton star on loan.With Rodrigo’s arrival at Elland Road expected in the coming

Leeds from Brighton. The 22-year-old central defender was a key player for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in the Championship last season, and the club would have been desperate to secure his services on a permanent basis.

Leeds United are among a number of Premier League clubs chasing Queens Park Rangers star Eberechi Eze and the Championship side will reportedly hold out for a £16m fee. Fulham, West Ham, West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa have all been mentioned as interested parties, while Crystal Palace have had a £12m offer rejected.

Leeds United are facing stiff competition from rivals Manchester United in their efforts to sign Arsenal youngster Sam Greenwood. The Whites are gearing up for their long-awaited return to the Premier League after a 16-year gap and know they need to strengthen the squad.

Leeds United have stepped up their interest in £20m-rated defender Robin Koch as their chances of signing Ben White have dwindled.The Englishman spent last season on loan at Elland Road from Brighton, helping Marcelo Bielsa’s side return to the Premier League after 16 years. It has seen them put in three offers for the 22-year-old, with the latest coming in at £25m last week.