Leeds midfield duo Jonathan Douglas and Andy Hughes have edged closer to first-team action after returning to full training.Skipper Douglas has been sidelined since damaging knee ligaments at Walsall in December while Hughes, who could return to the squad against Bournemouth this weekend, has missed the last two games with knee damage.

Republic of Ireland international Douglas remains some way short of match fitness.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace striker Dougie Freedman has turned down the chance of a loan move to Leeds.

Palace manager Neil Warnock had agreed to release Freedman, but the Scot did not want to travel north.

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