Leeds United transfer round-up: £15m deal eyed, officials baffled by new update
Daniel Farke is unlikely to see many changes made to his Leeds United squad before the winter transfer window slams shut on 3 February.
The Whites have made zero first-team signings since the window opened despite a plethora of interesting links, though Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) and Sonny Perkins (Leyton Orient) have secured moves away.
Considering Leeds’ position at the top of the Championship table, two points above Sheffield United and three points above Burnley, Farke will not want to do too much tinkering after such a dominant first half of the campaign.
Ben Davies to Leeds United ruled out
Leeds were linked with the Tottenham veteran earlier in the window, with some fans holding out for the Welshman’s signature, but those hopes have now been squashed.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs do not want to sanction an exit for Davies before 3 February and the defender is content with his current role in the squad between now and the summer.
Kelechi Iheanacho transfer saga comes to an end
Leeds are not currently working on a deal to bring Sevilla’s Kelechi Iheanacho to Elland Road, as per Ben Jacobs, despite being heavily linked with the Championship leaders.
The 28-year-old has struggled since moving to La Liga on a free transfer, making just 11 appearances since the summer, though he has netted three times in that period.
Elland Road officials baffled by transfer news
The hierarchy at Elland Road have been left baffled by the rumours surrounding Matt Targett’s proposed move to Yorkshire, according to Beren Cross.
Those at Elland Road are wondering exactly where the rumours have emerged from as Leeds continue to be linked with the Newcastle United defender.
Jack Harrison return on the cards?
Likely to the relief of the majority of supporters at Elland Road, Harrison will not be recalled from his loan spell at Everton, according to The Mirror.
Paul Robinson has already suggested a return for the winger could cause some unwanted attention from angry fans, and it was mooted that his loan deal could be cut short so the Toffees had room for another loanee instead.
Cameron Archer bid being readied
According to TEAMtalk, Leeds are preparing a £15million bid to secure the Southampton striker’s signature before the window closes, having already seen their initial offer rejected.
The 23-year-old, who has been dubbed “phenomenal” by Daniel Johnson [LancsLive], is supposedly open to a move to the Championship club but Leeds will need to act quickly if the deal is to happen.
In other Leeds United news, a Sky Sports journalist has revealed what he’s been told about a potential Elland Road exit in a new contract update.
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