Here are the latest Leeds United morning headlines on Friday, 10 January 2022.
Perkins race
Tottenham Hotspur have joined Leeds United and Aston Villa in the race to sign West Ham forward Sonny Perkins. That is according to the Guardian, who claim that Spurs have become the third Premier League side to register an interest in the talented Hammers youngster.
West Ham had reportedly hoped to keep Perkins this summer after he made three first team appearances last season, however his excessive wage demands are providing a stumbling block. Leeds have made academy recruitment a key part of their philosophy in recent seasons and Perkins could become the latest promising youngster to make the switch.
Roca profile
Leeds United have already completed their fist two signings of the summer, as Rasmus Kristensen joined Brenden Aaronson in making the move from RB Salzburg to Elland Road on Wednesday. The work is not over for Victor Orta though, as it has emerged that Marc Roca is the number one target to improve Jesse Marsch's midfield options.
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The former Spanish Under 21 international is currently plying his trade with German champions, Bayern Munich but has had limited game-time since making the move to Bavaria. Before that, he starred in midfield for Espanyol, playing over 100 games in La Liga.
The midfielder is thought to be being targeted in order to give Leeds reinforcements in the midfield area, rather than to replace Kalvin Phillips, who is attracting interest from Manchester City and Liverpool. However, many will be wondering what his role would be in the team. LeedsLive has the low-down.
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Minamino battle
Leeds United are set for a head-to-head battle with Southampton for Liverpool attacker Takumi Minamino. The Liverpool attacker has been made available this summer with Liverpool looking to rebuild their attacking frontline, with the potential signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica.
Leeds have been strongly linked with Minamino, who has impressed in limited game time for Liverpool finishing as their fifth top goalscorer this past season scoring 10 goals in 24 games. Last week, there were talks of Minamino plus cash for Raphinha, with Liverpool reportedly keen, but Raphinha has reportedly poured cold water on that, preferring a move to Barcelona.
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