After a short trial at Elland Road, Brian Deane returned to Leeds United for a second spell, arriving on a free transfer on July 22nd 2004.

The 36-year-old began his career at Doncaster Rovers in 1985, before moving to Sheffield United three years later where he scored 83 goals in 198 League appearances.

A ?2.9 million move to then League champions Leeds United followed in 1993. Brian scored 32 goals in 138 League games for United before returning to Sheffield United in 1997. He spent the majority of the following year playing for Portuguese giants Benfica before returning to England to join Middlesbrough for ?3 million in October1998.

Brian switched to Leicester City in 2001, where he fired 13 First Division goals to help Mickey Adams? men back to the Premiership. He spent last season with West Ham United where he was able to influence games coming off the bench.

A tall, powerful striker, United boss Kevin Blackwell will also look towards his immense physical presence inside the penalty area to turn games this season.