“One player who was mentioned to me this week was 18-year-old Taylor Harwood-Bellis at Manchester City, although I can’t say if Leeds would actually go for him,” he wrote in the Athletic.
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After 16 years away from the Premier League, the Whites sealed their return to the top-flight last month, securing the Championship title, ensuring they bounced back from the previous year’s play-off misery in style.
Though Marcelo Bielsa already has a squad that is packed to the rafters with talent, the Argentine chief will be looking to add new faces to it this summer, particularly to add some strength in depth.
The transfer window has not even officially been open two weeks yet but Leeds have been linked with a plethora of names, including former loanee Ben White, Feyenoord centre-back Marcos Senesi, Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher, Wigan Athletic striker Joe Gelhardt, PSG star Edinson Cavani, Nicolas Gonzalez of Stuttgart and Brentford duo Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins.
With that in mind, you can keep right up to date with all the very latest Whites transfer news as it unfolds throughout the day by keeping tabs on our live blog.
Leeds United could eye a move for Manchester City talent Taylor Harwood-Bellis if they cannot secure a deal for Ben White.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side want to bring the Brighton man back to Elland Road following his successful loan stint but the Seagulls are standing firm.
As a result, alternatives could be targeted and City’s Harwood-Bellis could be an alternative.
“One player who was mentioned to me this week was 18-year-old Taylor Harwood-Bellis at Manchester City, although I can’t say if Leeds would actually go for him,” he wrote in the Athletic.
The agents of Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara will fly to England next week to hold talks regarding a potential move to Leeds United, according to Italian daily Il Messaggero.
The Serie A side may look to sell the 23-year-old in order to raise funds for their own spending this summer and Leeds have been offered the opportunity to make a move.
However, the Whites are yet to make any concrete steps towards a transfer and Diawara’s intermediaries will speak to the club this week to see if a transfer is a possibility.
Arsenal have also been attributed with an interest in the midfielder.
Leeds United’s pursuit of Wigan Athletic striker Joe Gelhardt has been well documented and the hunt is coming to a close.
In line with other reports, the Daily Star states that a deal worth around £1m is set to be concluded this week.
The forward made 19 appearances for Wigan last season and the 18-year-old is highly-regarded.
Leeds United are on the brink of agreeing a new contract with Marcelo Bielsa, the Athletic reports.
The Whites have had Bielsa on a one-year contract for the past two seasons and are lining-up a similar deal for the club’s return to the Premier League.
According to the report, Leeds and Bielsa are essentially agreed on the terms of a new deal and a contract should be finalised before the players return for pre-season training on Wednesday.
The battle for the signature of Harry Wilson has taken another turn as Southampton have joined the hunt.
Football Insider reports that the Saints are looking to sign the Liverpool forward on a permanent basis.
The Wales international has dazzled in three separate loan spells and is now in line for a permanent switch, with Leeds United also in the hunt.
However, following news that Newcastle United are expressing an interest, Southampton are now linked with a move.
Leeds United have cooled their interest in signing River Plate defender Lucas Martinez Quarta.
The Whites are among a host of clubs being linked with a move for the Argentine defender, although it was previously stated they were reluctant to meet his £18m asking price.
That release clause could have been a major factor behind the fact that El Instransigente are reporting that Leeds have cooled their interest.
River Plate are still looking to cash in on the 24-year-old, with their finances hit heavily by the coronavirus pandemic.
Leeds United may have expressed an interest in Borna Barisic but he is not interested in leaving Rangers.
Earlier this week, reports of the Whites’ interest emerged but our sister site the Daily Record states the Croatian isn’t looking to leave the Scottish side.
The Croatian has also courted the attention of Roma and AC Milan but has pledged to stay with Steven Gerrard’s side.
Leeds United have held talks with the entourage of Stuttgart striker Nicolas Gonzalez, according to CalcioMercato via Inside Futbol.
The Argentine excelled last season to help fire Stuttgart back to the Bundesliga and has attracted a wealth of interest as a result,
While Leeds face competition in the market from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, the forward is said to be ‘fascinated’ by a move to Elland Road.
The Whites have held formal meetings with the player’s entourage, the report adds.
Crystal Palace have joined the hunt for Brentford striker Ollie Watkins, the Evening Standard reports.
The forward is expected to leave the Bees following their defeat to Fulham in the play-off final and a fierce battle for his signature has emerged.
Leeds have been linked with a club-record move for the £25m-rated striker but a fierce battle for his signature is on the cards.
Palace and Aston Villa are among the other clubs eyeing a move for his services.
Newcastle United are looking to rival Leeds United for the services of Conor Gallagher and Harry Wilson, the Northern Echo states.
Chelsea midfielder Gallagher is in line for a Premier League loan after impressing with Swansea City last season and Leeds are among the clubs vying for his services.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Wilson spent last season with Bournemouth and is expected to leave Anfield once again, either on a temporary or permanent basis, and Leeds are also keen.
However, Newcastle are ready to rival the Whites for both players in the transfer market.
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