Here are the latest Leeds United transfer rumours on Saturday, 18 June 2022.
Leeds keen on Collins
Leeds United are one of three Premier League sides reportedly keeping tabs on Burnley defender Nathan Collins. That is according to talkSPORT, who claim that Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are the other two clubs keen on the 21-year-old.
Collins only made the switch to Burnley from Stoke City last summer but he is very highly rated, despite the Clarets’ relegation to the Championship. A deal is not likely to come cheap, though, with Burnley having already lost James Tarkowski and Ben Mee upon their expiration of their contracts.
Leeds eye Berge
Leeds United are reportedly set to target Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge this summer if Kalvin Phillips joins Manchester City. That is according to transfer insider Dean Jones, who claims that Berge is one of a number of names on Victor Orta’s list.
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Speculation over Phillips’ departure has been growing bigger and bigger in recent weeks, with Pep Guardiola having earmarked him as City’s number one midfield target. Should he move to the Premier League champions, Berge – who is said to be valued at £25 million – is someone who Leeds may target.
Leeds track Norway U21 international
Leeds United are among a host of clubs interested in signing Norway U21 international Erik Botheim on a free transfer. According to TeamTalk, Fulham, Southampton, Rangers and a crop of Championship sides are all interested in the striker.
Botheim started last season at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt and scored 22 goals in all competitions, which earned him a move to Russian side Krasnador in January. However, due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, he did not make a single appearance and as a result had his contract terminated, which is set to leave the door open for several interested parties.
