Leeds United's promotion rivals Sheffield United are preparing a move for one of the Championship's most attractive talents and will pursue the bid no matter what division they find themselves in next season. The Blades are being linked with a bid for Norwich City's goal-scoring star Borja Sainz.
The Canaries are in no hurry to get rid of the 24-year-old player who has proved such a big hit at Carrow Road, but know the attacking midfielder is likely to have his sights set on the Premier League, and could achieve that goal if Sheffield United win promotion and follow up on their very firm interest, according to The Sun.
The Blades are currently two points clear at the top of the Championship with seven games left to play. However, reports suggest no matter which division they play in next season they will make a move for Sainz. The Spaniard is averaging a goal in less than every three games since joining the Canaries from Turkish side Giresunspor, having started his career at Alaves.
This summer will see the player enter the third and final year of his Norwich deal, with the Canaries knowing it is their last chance to cash in if the player is not going to commit to a new extended deal. A figure of £10m has been mentioned as a potential asking price, with the new American owners at the Blades wanting to start planning for an early summer of transfer activity.
The ambition of the Blades underlines the type of transfer activity and front-footed approach which Leeds United supporters will want to see from 49ers Enterprises this summer, especially if they club do make a return to the Premier League.