From The Sun: LEEDS UNITED are bracing themselves for further bids for in-demand winger Max Gradel after rejecting Sochaux's £2million offer. The Ivory Coast international, 23, is out of contract next summer and has yet to agree a new deal with the Whites. Gradel is keen on a return to France where he grew up and could seal a move before the transfer window shuts. West Ham and Fulham have also shown an interest this summer but Sochaux are out of the race after Leeds turned down their approach. Sochaux chairman Alexandre Lacombe said: "We haven't had a positive reply on the offer we made. This case is closed now."