Leeds United are interested in adding more quality to their squad before the end of the transfer window next week. The Whites are pushing to plug a few more holes in their squad, but are alive to any market opportunity for players who could become available in the next week.
James Justin became the 10th new signing of the summer for Leeds when his arrival was confirmed earlier this evening. The Whites have agreed to pay a fee of £10m to Leicester City for the versatile defender who can operate in both full-back areas and as a centre-back.
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Leeds are also in the market for another striker and a winger to further bolster their attacking options. The Whites have been linked with a move for Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa and Juventus’ Nico Gonzalez before the September 1st transfer deadline.
However, the Whites could be in the market for another midfielder due to Ethan Ampadu’s injury, and that could lead to the club making a bold and ambitious move for a Premier League star.
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Leeds United plot an ambitious move for Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo is seen as one of the most talented players to come out of Manchester United’s academy, and has already scored goals in an FA Cup final and started for England in a European Championship final.
However, the 20-year-old midfielder has not played a minute of Manchester United’s opening two Premier League games, with Ruben Amorim insisting that he will have to compete for a place in the team with captain Bruno Fernandes.
Mainoo is open to leaving Manchester United before the September 1st transfer deadline if the club receive a suitable offer.
According to MOT Leeds News, the Whites are considering making an ambitious play to take him to Elland Road in the coming days.
Leeds are interested in exploring the option of signing the Manchester United midfielder on loan this summer.
The Red Devils are not considering letting him go in the coming days, but things could change if he agitates for a move in the coming days.
Leeds are prepared to pounce if Manchester United become open to considering loan offers for the England star.
Mainoo would be a stunning coup for Leeds
Despite his recent struggles to get into the team, Mainoo is considered one of the brightest young midfielders in England and the future for both club and country.
Serious questions are being asked of Amorim’s failure to find a place for Mainoo in his team, and Manchester United fans are worried about losing a genuine superstar in the making.
Leeds and Manchester United’s shared animosity for each other is known to everyone, and allowing Mainoo to move to Elland Road could be deeply unpopular at Old Trafford.
It is unlikely to happen, but if Leeds manage to convince Mainoo to join them for even one season, it would be seen as one of the coups of the summer transfer window.
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