Paddy Kenny's agent believes his client is a victim of a viral photoshop scam.

Paul Masterton who represents the 36-year-old, who has been left out of United's training camp in Italy has laughed off suggestions that Kenny has been sacked due to putting on weight and the fact he was born on May 17th - the number 17 is an unlucky omen for club President Massimo Cellino.

“I’ve no idea where this number 17 stuff came from, but it’s complete nonsense as far as we’re concerned,” Mr Masterton told Press Association Sport.

“We’re more bothered about the picture to be honest. It’s been massively doctored. Paddy is the same weight now as he was five years ago.

“I was playing golf with him last week and unless he’s put four stones on since then somebody somewhere is being mischievous to say the least.”

Masterton admitted his client could be "surplus to requirements" at Elland Road but rated him, when fully fit as one of the best keepers in the Championship.

However given that Leeds have today signed veteran keeper Stuart Taylor on a one-year deal surely implies that Paddy's "Mr Fixit" will be hunting for a new club for him sooner rather than later.

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