Leeds United boss Simon Grayson insists he wants to keep FA Cup hero Jermaine Beckford at Elland Road.

Beckford sent the 9,000 travelling supporters into ecstasy at Old Trafford as his first-half goal helped secure a famous third-round win over Manchester United.

Leeds’ reward for their shock win is a trip to Tottenham in the fourth round on the weekend of January 23 and 24.

The fact this was Leeds’ first win at the home of their bitter Roses rivals since 1981 told its own story, even without the torment of the six years since their last visit, which have seen the once-proud club plummet into League One.

Leeds appear certain to get out of that wasteland next spring, although they might have to do it without Beckford, whose 20th goal of the season might be his last as his contract runs out in the summer, and chairman Ken Bates is wary of the striker leaving for nothing.

However, Grayson is under no obligation to sell, especially now Leeds have banked a tidy sum from their Cup exploits. And it is by no means certain Beckford will leave.

“There are three scenarios,” said Grayson.

“He can either sign a new contract now, or we can keep him until the end of the season and he leaves then. The worst-case scenario is that we are offered some money now that is too good to turn down.

“But we would have to have replacements lined up if that was to happen."

Beckford’s goal was an excellent effort as he got beyond Wes Brown then beat Tomasz Kuszczak with a neat finish after the Pole had been slow to react.

And the 26-year-old will be going nowhere unless the price is right.

“He showed what he is all about. He worked hard for the team and got his opportunity,” said Grayson.

“That is five goals in the last three games. That is a big commodity."


FA Cup draw

Round 4 draw: Southampton v Ipswich, Reading or Liverpool v Burnley, Millwall or Derby v Brentford or Doncaster, Bristol City or Cardiff v Leicester, Stoke v Arsenal, Notts County or Forest Green v Wigan, Scunthorpe v Manchester City, West Brom v Plymouth or Newcastle, Everton v Nottingham Forest or Birmingham, Accrington Stanley or Gillingham v Fulham, Bolton v Sheffield Utd or QPR, Portsmouth or Coventry v Sunderland, Preston v Chelsea, Aston Villa v Brighton, Wolves v Crystal Palace, Tottenham v Leeds Utd. To be played January 23 and 24.