Although Fury believe they have McBreen secured for their inaugural A-League season, York City don't appear to be in the loop.

York, who played in the Football Conference - effectively England's fifth tier - have issued a statement stating that any switch to Fury is news to them.

Sophie Hicks, the club's communications and community director, told the Yorkshire Evening Press: : "Daniel McBreen is contracted to York City until June 30, 2009. We are not aware he has signed any pre-contract agreement with any other football club.

"He has not discussed his position with the first team manager, the chairman or any director."

Fury boss Ian Ferguson said yesterday: "Daniel brings the height I was missing and he's an aggressive player who's been playing in some tough competitions and that's what I want in the team - a player who will give centre-halves a hard time."