Josh Mulligan release clause update emerges as Leeds can complete bargain transfer
Leeds United could potentially sign Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan for a very affordable fee in the winter transfer window.
The 23-year-old signed for Hibs in the summer after leaving Dundee, and his performances have already attracted interest from down south.
Mulligan’s situation is being monitored at Elland Road, with the Whites making an initial enquiry about the player’s progress and the Scottish club’s stance on selling him.
With Daniel Farke without an injured Sean Longstaff for the foreseeable future, the West Yorkshire outfit are keeping tabs on potential January reinforcements.
Leeds United can trigger Josh Mulligan release clause
Mulligan has a release clause for the winter transfer window, with the midfielder currently in demand, according to Foot Mercato.
The news outlet reports on 12 December that the Whites are closely monitoring the Scotland Under-21 international at Elland Road, but face competition from Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
It’s been claimed that other teams in Europe, such as VfL Wolfsburg and LOSC Lille, are also in the race to sign the versatile player, with the Ligue 1 outfit already making inquiries.
Mulligan has been compared to Aston Villa’s John McGinn, with the Hibernian star capable of playing in multiple positions and boasting an impressive gas tank.
Farke will be hoping to bolster his squad in the winter transfer window, but it remains to be seen whether the West Yorkshire outfit have the necessary funds to do so.
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Farke claimed in his pre-match press conference on 12 December before facing Brentford that it wasn’t his place to comment on the financial situation at Leeds, but he has spoken to the hierarchy about what’s possible in the winter transfer window.
The West Yorkshire outfit are embroiled in a heated relegation battle, and it would make sense for them to sign a few quality players to help the German manager.
Paraag Marathe and 49ers Enterprises must back Farke if they do believe he’s the man to take them forward, and the situation with Mulligan will be worth keeping an eye on.
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