BIGGER AND BETTER

Last updated : 22 July 2002 By editor
"Rio will be going to Manchester in the next 24 hours and we expect the deal to be completed very quickly now," said Zahavi.

"He is relieved that all this is over. It has been a big strain on him and he is happy that he can finally get on with his career.

"He is sad to be leaving Leeds and he wishes them well, but this is a career move for him and he wants to join a bigger and better club."