Reid admits Kleberson desire
The perilous plight Leeds are in has been well documented, and the cut-price sale of Harry Kewell last week only moved to highlight the troubles.
The debt at Elland Road is huge, but Reid claims he will be allowed to raid the market this summer.
Brazilian World Cup ace Kleberson has been a long-term target for Leeds, and Reid has admitted he would love to incorporate the 24-year-old into his squad next term.
"I do have money to spend and I can get players," Reid declared. "It has been difficult financially but it now comes down to my decision who comes and goes. That's pleasing - it's now about football decisions, not financial ones.
"Kleberson is a player I have admired for some time and it would be great if we could bring him here."
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Atletico Paranaense midfielder, but The Red Devils have other priorities which could leave the way clear for Reid to firm up his interest.
Having fought a relegation battle last term, Reid is aware he needs to bring new blood into his squad.
"The main priority is to add to the squad," he conceded. "Certain areas need strengthening.
"I think the back does and the midfield. We need a creative player and a bit of cover up front. I've got a list of players I've talked to the chairman about."
Leeds chairman Professor John McKenzie has been vilified in the press for his handling of the Kewell sale, but Reid has jumped to the defence of the Elland Road supremo.
He added: "People who've had a pop at the chairman, well the quotes have been attributed to people who don't know how the Kewell deal had to be constructed.
"They don't know what job the chairman's got. He had to pick up the pieces. It's difficult when players have got two years or 18 months before they can go on a Bosman - you've got to make decisions at the right time.
"But I'll tell you this - I've been in football since I was a young apprentice in 1971 and I've never met a more honest person. He tells me everything about what's going on in the football club. He doesn't paint a rosy picture when there's no rosy picture there."
