Liverpool agree Bowyer fee with Leeds

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Leeds for midfielder Lee Bowyer.

Liverpool have agreed a fee with Leeds for midfielder Lee Bowyer.

Bowyer, who refused to sign a new contract at Elland Road, will discuss personal terms with Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier after the weekend ahead of his expected switch to Merseyside.

Club spokesman Ian Cotton announced: "We have agreed a fee with Leeds for Lee Bowyer.

"They have given us permission to talk with the player and that will happen in the early part of next week."

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