SAF yesterday: "Smith's not signed for United yet."
This was in today's The People: A fee has been agreed between the clubs and personal terms "were not a problem", said a signing source.
"We were keen to get him and the player was keen to come," the United insider added.
"Alan is very passionate about what he sees as a chance to play for a massive club.
"If only every deal was so easy."
Peter Lorimer, now on the Leeds board: "We discussed the situation at a board meeting yesterday but as yet no deal has been done.
"We have offers from other clubs but Alan has said he would like to got to Old Trafford.
"That is the situation as it is now and with United in the cup final we will look at it again next week. We will see what Monday brings but at present Alan remains our player."