Toon fail with big-money Delph bid

Leeds chief Ken Bates has rejected a bid - believed to be £6m - from Newcastle for Fabian Delph, but has refused to discuss Arsenal's interest.The 18-year-old Whites midfielder - who has drawn comparisons with former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne - has attracted interest from the likes of Bolton and Stoke this season following a string of fine displays in his breakthrough season with the League One outfit.