Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Leeds Live
Leeds Live
Sport
Matt Smith

Leeds United transfer news as Whites are dealt Pedro blow after Brazil World Cup exit

Here is the latest Leeds United transfer gossip on Sunday, 7 December.

Leeds dealt blow in Pedro chase

Rumoured Leeds United target Pedro is unlikely to leave Flamengo in the near future, according to Givemesport.

Reports had recently emerged stating that Leeds could reignite their interest in Pedro after failing to previously agree a summer move. The 25-year-old has scored 61 goals in 149 appearances for Flamengo, recently winning a spot in Brazil's squad for the FIFA World Cup.

He made two appearances during A Selecao's, ultimately unsuccessful, campaign in Qatar and was expected to complete a winter move away from his homeland during the January window, despite suggestions that his contract contained an £86 million release clause.

READ MORE: Ex-Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips makes tough Erling Haaland call amid Jude Bellingham decision

However, it is now claimed that "sources indicate a move in the near future is not likely," with the Whites having completed scouting reports on the ex-Fiorentina man.

Klich 'excited' by MLS and Rooney move

Leeds United midfielder Mateusz Klich is reportedly "excited" about the prospect of signing for MLS outfit DC United and Wayne Rooney.

mlsssoccer.com claim that Klich's reported move to the States is nearing completion and at its "advanced stages," after falling out of favour under Jesse Marsch at Elland Road.

The Polish international has failed to complete 90 minutes for the Whites in the Premier League this season, subsequently missing out on a place in Czeslaw Michniewicz's squad for the World Cup.

Rooney's presence is believed to be key in the 32-year-old entertaining a move to Audi Field, where he could link up with the likes of former Premier League stars Christian Benteke and midfielder Ravel Morrison.

Whites target 'available' following World Cup climax

Givemesport state that long-term Leeds United target Noa Lang is rumoured to be available in the upcoming January transfer window.

Lang was linked with a number of Premier League sides including West Ham, Newcastle and Leeds during the summer months but hopes of a potential move away from Club Brugge were dashed when he suffered a significant injury blow.

Nevertheless, Lang recovered to form part of Louis van Gaal's Netherlands squad for the World Cup in Qatar and made his only appearance of the tournament in his country's penalty shoot-out defeat against Argentina.

And it is believed the 23-year-old remains keen on departing the Belgian capital with both Leeds and West Ham credited with an interest, once more.

READ NEXT:

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.