Reports emerged that Leeds United would like to add four new players before the transfer deadline. But since the arrival of Nico Elvedi, things have been really quiet on that front.
Since then, the Premier League season started with the Whites picking up a win in their first game.
Leeds also triumphed against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup on Tuesday.
Off the pitch, the club is said to be after four targets before the transfer window closes. A backup goalkeeper, a defender, a winger and striker are on the radar for the Whites.
Leeds United keen on signing Everton star
Jake O’Brien. Credit: IMAGO
Leeds United have pushed to sign Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk this past week, but nothing materialized.
The Blues rejected the loan offer, and are not keen on Mudryk joining the Whites. But the door is open for a deal if terms are improved according to sources on Wednesday.
A deal is also in the pipeline for Eintracht Frankfurt keeper Michael Zetterer, who Leeds are yet to agree terms with.
In the search of a defender, TEAMtalk are reporting that Leeds are one of the clubs in the race for Everton’s Jake O’Brien. The Toffees will listen to suitable offers for the 25-year old this week.
Crystal Palace are said to be the other Premier League side interested in a move.
Other clubs have been in contact with O’Brien’s camp, but everything is said to be in the early stages. The player also wants a move as he considers his future at Everton
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Where would Jake O’Brien fit in this Leeds side?
Leeds have been linked with a move for a defender in this window, with an eye on Gabriel Gudmundsson’s recent injuries.
The club have not had a natural left footer to deputize for the Swedish international. James Justin has been filling in the role since the end of last season when Gudmundsson was out injured.
Jake O’Brien is a centre back who can play right back.
Last season for Everton, he played a majority of the games in a fullback role. Even though he is not a natural, he provides defensive solidity in the role as well as height and size.
If he were to join Leeds, he would be the perfect fit at right centre back. This would mean that James Justin would no longer be used there and would only play as a wingback on either flank.
