Leeds still hope to strengthen their defensive options before the January window shuts and want players of West Ham, Nottingham Forest, Luton and Tottenham.
Leeds near new goalkeeper signing for star billed as future England No 1
Date published: Wednesday 9th June 2021 1:08 - James Marshment
Leeds United are reportedly closing in on the signing of highly-rated England Under-16s goalkeeper Darryl Ombang from neighbouring Bradford City.
The 16-year-old is a regular for Bradford’s Under-18s – and has been since the age of 14 – and is already being tipped for the top. He has been scouted by the likes of Manchester United and Everton. However, the
Daily Mail claims a move to Leeds is now close.
The swoop by
Leeds will be a feather in the cap for the Premier League side. Ombang is regarded extremely highly by Bradford and was tipped to even push for a first-team place in 2021/22. Indeed, Ombang has been cited by some as a future England No 1 if he continues his current progress.
Southampton are on the verge of securing the signing of Brest left-back Romain Perraud, with Ralph Hasenhuttl's side reported to have 'beaten Leeds United to his signature'.
EXCLUSIVE: Medical scheduled as Blackpool agree terms with Everton winger
Date published: Wednesday 9th June 2021 11:25 - Graeme Bailey
TEAMtalk understands Championship new boys Blackpool have won the race to sign Everton winger Josh Bowler.
The 22-year-old joined Everton in 2017 when they snapped him up from Queens Park Rangers. Everton paid £1.5m, rising to £4.25m despite the wideman never making a Championship start for the Rs.
Now after four years, and a loan spell at Hull Cityhe is leaving Goodison Park this summer. A host of clubs have made a move for Bowler, who is out of contract.
Bowlerwas a signing full of potential. And in 2019 David Unsworth was glowing in his praise of the player, he told Everton’s official website: