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Former Barcelona, Mallorca and Merida UD striker Luciano Becchio will play in this weekend’s friendly against Barnet following an impressive display in a 1-1 draw against Shelbourne FC in Ireland on Wednesday.

Leeds manager McAllister said, “He arrived a few days ago and he’d been training on his own. He can be pleased. He did well.

“I thought he showed enough, and we’ll look forward to seeing him again at Barnet.”

Although not effusive, the praise from McAllister is very positive for a trialist who has played in just one game.

Ironically, the Barnet FC match was part of he deal that brought Tresor Kandol to Elland Road last summer - and now it is a showcase for the latino talents of Becchio who could replace him.

The day after being linked with a clapped-out, Hull City ex-brickie comes better news for Leeds United fans.

It has been revealed that 24-year old former Boca Juniors and Barcelona striker Luciano Becchio has been training with the Leeds squad during their pre-seaon Irish tour.

The Cordoba-born Argentinian will start in the Leeds side in pre-season friendly against top-Irish side Shelbourne FC.

United having been awaiting international clearance for him to play which has now arrived.

After leaving Barcelona, Becchio, played for Merida Union Deportivo in the Segunda División B-Grupo IV (the third tier of Spanish football) during the 2007-08 season and he netted an impressive 28 goals in just 50 appearances with the club. Merida finished in fourth place.

If the Shelbourne match goes to plan Becchio will also put in an appearance during Saturday’s friendly with Barnet FC.

As we suggested would happen yesterday, the sale of teenage striker Tomi Ameobi to Doncaster Rovers has taken place today.

Tomi has spent the last week training with Championship side Doncaster Rovers and his efforts have been rewarded by their manager Sean O’Driscoll with a contract.

Doncaster have agreed what is described as “an appearance related transfer fee” with Leeds, for whom Tomi made just two first-team appearances, both Cup matches.

Gary McAllister said,

“Opportunities would have been limited for Tomi this season.

“I am looking to strengthen in terms of strikers and we have some young players coming through in that area as well.

“We wish Tomi all the best for the future.”

With Macca still looking to sign another two strikers and Elding refusing to budge it seems young Ameobi has been let go in order to reduce the wage bill.

Tomi Ameobi has been invited to newly-promoted Championship side Doncaster Rovers for trial.

Tomi recently signed a new Leeds United contract.

Ameobi spent ten games on loan at Scunthorpe United in the Championship last season between November 2007 and January 2008. He made 9 league sub appearances and 1 FA Cup sub appearance.

It is not clear yet whether Doncaster Rovers are looking for loan or a permanent move.

However with Leeds being linked with new strikers everyday Ameobi knows he is not in the frame for the starting line up during the forthcoming season at Elland Road.