Leeds United in perfect position to sign Derby County attacker Malcolm Ebiowei
Leeds United appear to be in the perfect position to sign Derby County attacker Malcolm Ebiowei this summer.
According to The Sun, the Whites are keen on securing the services of the 18-year-old attacker.
His deal expires at the end of the season so he will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
However, he seems unlikely to stay, given the fact that the club have just been relegated to League One.
Apart from that, the club is in financial shambles and may not be able to get out of it by the time some of these contracts expire.
Per the Derby Telegraph, they are in an embargo and cannot offer new deals to players until a takeover is given the green light.
Leeds are known to snap up youngsters for the under-23 side and Ebiowei could be an ideal player for them.
Billed “outstanding” by the Athletic, the 18-year-old’s rise to first-team football has been nothing short of remarkable this season.
Having impressed for the junior sides, Wayne Rooney had no choice but to give him a chance in the senior team.
The teenager is an electric right winger who is a great dribbler and has sheer pace to beat his man.
He’s also on the physical side so does not get bullied off the ball too easily.
Jesse Marsch likes players with a high work-rate and Ebiowei has that in abundance.
This is an ideal time for the Whites to touch base with him ahead of a potential summer move.
In other Leeds United news, the Whites could look to sign a ‘Phenomenal’ attacking midfielder this summer as he’s already bid farewell to fans of his club.