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Leeds boss: Brain McDermott looking to old heads by bringing in Khizanishvilli

Brian McDermott will launch his rebuilding programme at Elland Road by adding vastly-experienced Georgia centre-back Zurab Khizanishvili to a youthful Leeds defence.

Sportsmail Online understands McDermott sees the former Blackburn defender’s know-how as a useful foil to the potential of Tom Lees and Sam Byram and that an agreement is in place to sign him this summer.

Leeds’ recently-appointed boss knows all about the 31-year old after twice taking him to Reading on loan from Blackburn and seeing him help them reach the 2010-11 Championship play-off final, where they lost to Swansea.

Hardman: Zurab Khizanishvili during his Blackburn days

After five years at Ewood Park, the 86-times capped 6ft 1in central defender joined Turkish side Kayserispor. He is now ready to return to England on what is expected to be a free transfer and will be the first of several summer signings for McDermott.

Handed a three-year contract at Elland Road, following a harsh dismissal by Reading, McDermott has met with board representatives Hisham Alrayes and Salah Nooruddin and handed them a list of ‘five or six’ transfer targets.

‘We got on really well and spoke about a number of things to progress the club, including player acquisition, philosophies, how I see things and upgrading the training ground,’ he said. ‘They were very supportive, and it was very positive and very encouraging.’

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