Leeds Rhinos are in the driving seat to secure a deal for League 1 star Leon Ruan. The 19-year-old, currently contracted to Doncaster, has spent the last two weeks training with the Rhinos and is thought to have made a major impression on coach Rohan Smith during his short time at Headingley.
Leeds are not alone in chasing Ruan, who came through the academy system at Wakefield Trinity. A stack of Super League clubs have all been vying for his signature after catching the eye for the Dons throughout the season. A back-rower, Ruan has been a regular for Doncaster this year. They are currently fourth in the third tier.
He is understood to have commanded interest from clubs in both Super League and the Championship 12 months ago but made the decision to play in League 1 due to a desire to play regularly at first-team level. That saw him turn down a number of clubs higher up the pyramid given his preference was to secure regular game time in the men's game.
