Leeds United could find themselves embroiled in something of a bidding war for Calvin Ramsay in the final days of the January transfer window.
The Whites are said to be keen admirers of the highly-rated young defender but are not the only team looking to sign him in the next couple of days.
The Scottish Sun reported that Bologna have submitted a bid of £4.8m after seeing their earlier £3.5m bid rejected by Aberdeen.
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The SPFL side are preparing to receive a £5m bid from Leeds before the window closes, according to the Daily Mail and his team mate, Ross McCrorie, has said the interest won’t be affecting Ramsay.
“For Calvin, and any top player, there is going to be speculation,” he told the Press and Journal. “A player like Calvin takes it in his stride.
“He has been brilliant for us this season and long may it continue – he is a top quality player. It (speculation) doesn’t affect Calvin – it is part and parcel of football.
“Calvin’s whole focus will be on St Johnstone and as a player that kind of stuff doesn’t really affect him. His focus is on the next game and Aberdeen just now.”
Manchester United and Leicester are also said to be in the hunt for the 18-year-old ahead of Monday evening’s deadline but Leeds look the most likely to sign him of the Premier League clubs.
However, the interest from Bologna has tempted the youngster with fellow Scotsman Aaron Hickey already on the books for the Serie A side.
As for Leeds, they will be looking to bring Ramsay in to cover for the departed Cody Drameh who left on loan to Cardiff earlier this month.
Like most of his team mates, Luke Ayling has already missed a number of games through injury this season and it is important that back up is established for the 30-year-old vice captain.
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