Leeds United CEO Shaun Harvey has rubbished media reports claiming striker Luciano Becchio won't be offered a new contract by the club.

The Daily Mail claimed on Wednesday that Becchio has been told there will be no extension to his current contract beyond the end of the coming season.

"The story is completely untrue," said Harvey.  "We're committed to keeping him at Elland Road.

"We've talked with Luciano's agent on several occasions over the summer and agreed that September, once the season is underway and the August transfer window closed, would be the best time for the parties to negotiate terms on a new contract."

The Argentinean striker, who joined the club as a trialist during the summer of 2008, has proved a prolific scorer for the past two seasons at Elland Road.

He is now in the third year of his Elland Road contract and has netted four goals in the last two pre-season games.