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Elding back on market

Former Stockport and Leeds striker Anthony Elding is looking for a new club after Hungarian giants Ferencvaros paved the way for him move back to England.

The 28-year-old moved to Budapest in January after being given a free transfer by League Two Crewe Alexandra while on loan at Blue Square Premier side Kettering.

Elding netted ten times in seven winter-break friendlies, then bagged eight goals in 15 league appearances as the side managed by Craig Short just missed out on a Europa League spot.

With Short having left for Notts County and the Hungarians' other English backroom staff and players - apart from ex-Port Vale midfielder Sam Stockley - now back home, Elding is also keen to return.

He said: "I've got a year left on my contract and they want me to sign an extension, but my partner and children haven't settled.

"I've enjoyed the football and we almost made it into the Europa League after starting the second half of the season in 13th place, but when your family aren't happy you've got to do what's right for them."

Ferencvaros are understood to want around 25,000 Euro (around £20k) to release the former England C striker's registration, after initially wanting 300,000 Euro.