Windass was linked with a transfer to Elland Road yesterday, with Leeds rumoured to be preparing a £100,000 bid for the ex-Bradford City forward, but his agent John Hendrie insisted reports of United's interest was "news to me".

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The 39-year-old is on course to return to the Premier League next month after his sensational goal in last season's Championship play-off final completed Hull's promotion to the top-flight for the first time in over a century.

Windass is under contract for another 12 months having agreed a two-year deal on his arrival at the KC Stadium from Valley Parade in the summer of 2007, and City have not hinted at any plans to part company with the veteran forward this summer.

Hendrie also indicated that Windass intends to take up the opportunity of another season in the Premier League, and suggested claims linking the striker with Leeds were wide of the mark.

Hendrie said: "I've seen the story, and I was surprised by it. It's news to me. Dean's still got another year left on his contract at Hull, and he'd like another crack at the Premier League next season."

Windass had already reached his 38th birthday when Hull paid Bradford an initial fee of £150,000 for his services a year ago, but his 15-goal contribution last season played a major part in securing Hull's promotion.

His campaign peaked with the first-half volley which earned Phil Brown's side a 1-0 victory over Bristol City at Wembley on May 24, and despite Hull investing heavily in their squad so far this summer, the club are expected to retain him for the start of the 2008-09 term.

Leeds boss Gary McAllister has made no secret of his desire to recruit two new strikers on top of the resources already available to him at Elland Road, but a firm move for Windass seems unlikely.

United have lodged a bid with Wolverhampton Wanderers for Jay Bothroyd and are waiting to discover whether the out-of-favour striker will take up the opportunity, and McAllister is continuing to assess Canadian trialist Marcus Haber.

The FC Groningen forward, who is available on a free transfer, scored in Sunday's friendly between Leeds and Bray Wanderers, and he is expected to receive a final run-out against Shelbourne tomorrow before McAllister's squad return to England at the end of their Irish tour.