O'Brien urges Becchio to sign

Argentine forward highly regarded at Elland Road

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O'Brien urges Becchio to sign

Becchio: In-form striker

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On-loan Leeds defender Andy O'Brien admits everyone at the club is hoping Luciano Becchio will put pen-to-paper on a new contract.

The Argentinian striker has been in scintillating form for the Whites this season, scoring 11 goals in 21 appearances so far.

Becchio moved to Elland Road on a free transfer back in 2008 and has gone on to become a fans' favourite in West Yorkshire.

However, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, there are concerns as to why a new deal has yet to be agreed.

The 26-year-old bagged a brace to earn his side a 2-1 comeback win over Crystal Palace in the Championship on Saturday, and team-mate O'Brien admits he is highly regarded.

"Luciano's coming into form which, when you're out of contract, is great," he told the Yorkshire Evening Post.

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"Everyone at Leeds is hoping the club can keep him. He's a decent age and he's one of the top scorers in the Championship. People will be looking at him.

"But there's a nucleus of a fantastic team here and some really good players. The future bodes well."

Whites boss Simon Grayson admits that a number of clubs will probably be keeping tabs on Becchio because of his good form, and the talented coach is hoping to keep hold of the hard-working forward.

"I'm sure clubs and scouts - if they've got anything about them - will be taking notice of him, as we are of other players," he added.

"But we're trying to keep our best players and he fits right into that category."

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