Leeds United attacker Sam Greenwood has reportedly emerged on the radars of Leicester City and his former clubs Sunderland and Middlesbrough.
The 23-year-old is Sunderland born and bred and was nurtured by the Black Cats academy before Arsenal came calling.
He joined the Gunners as a 16-year-old, spending two years in London before a move closer to home with Leeds.
Initially viewed as one of the hottest prospects at Elland Road, Greenwood has found himself surplus to requirements under Daniel Farke.
Sam Greenwood was part of the Leeds United side relegated from the Premier League in 2023.placeholder image
Sam Greenwood was part of the Leeds United side relegated from the Premier League in 2023. | LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images
Sam Greenwood interest
According to Mail Online, there is interest emerging Greenwood ahead of his scheduled return to his parent club.
Leicester are said to be plotting a move, while Sunderland are thought to have the set-piece specialist on their radar.
The Black Cats are set to return to the Premier League and head coach Regis Le Bris is reportedly eyeing domestic bargains.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, have been described as admirers having borrowed him for the duration of the 2023/24 campaign.
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Sam Greenwood spent the 2023/24 season loan at Middlesbrough from Leeds United. | Stu Forster/Getty Images
Sam Greenwood’s time at Leeds United
Greenwood arrived in West Yorkshire as a forward but is now more of an attacking midfielder. During Jesse Marsch’s Leeds reign, he was deployed even deeper in a central midfield role.
He has made 35 appearances at first-team level for the Whites, with his only goal coming against AFC Bournemouth in November 2022.
“If I went back there, it depends if I get those opportunities from the manager. As I say, I haven't really thought about it yet. I have just got to see what happens and focus on the present."