Leeds United transfer rumours as 'renew their interest' claim made and agent confirms 'target' update

Leeds United were already planning for the January transfer window by the time their summer transfer business came to an underwhelming end.

The Whites hierarchy provided Daniel Farke with ten new signings at a cost of around £100 million as the likes of Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri, Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach and AC Milan’s versatile forward Noah Okafor were all added to the squad that had secured promotion into the Premier League as winners of the Championship. However, there was a feeling the Whites had left themselves short in wide areas and that led to a late move for Fulham winger Harry Wilson that broke down on transfer deadline day earlier this month.

SportsBoom have now claimed the Whites still retain an interest in the Wales international after failing to complete a deal to sign the winger during the final hours of the summer transfer window. A move to Elland Road appeared to be edging closer on the final day of the summer transfer window and Leeds went as far as submitting a deal sheet to the Premier League to allow them to receive two additional hours to complete the deal.

However, Fulham reportedly opted against allowing the move to proceed and time ran out on Leeds as they looked to hand a further boost to Daniel Farke’s options in wide areas. The report from SportsBoom claims the Whites will ‘renew their pursuit’ of Wilson when the January transfer window opens for business - but will face competition from Premier League rivals Everton, who are also said to be keen on the winger as he approaches the final months of his current Cottagers deal. Both clubs reportedly believe they can ‘tempt the Cottagers with a sizeable fee’ before they could lose Wilson on a free transfer when his current deal runs out next summer.

Whites target interest confirmed by agent

There were some weird and wonderful names linked with moves to Elland Road during a hectic summer transfer window.

Some were written off within moments of hitting the headlines and a few proved to have some foundation as the Whites looked to add to their squad ahead of their big Premier League return. The case of Armenia international Eduard Spertsyan is a difficult one to judge as Leeds were looking to improve their options in attacking midfield and the Krasnodar star is believed to have been one option considered. Spertsyan’s agent Paulo Barbosa has confirmed the 25-year-old could well leave the Russian club during the January transfer window and revealed there is interest in his client.

“There’s genuine interest in Batrakov and Spertsyan from Europe; many clubs are pursuing them”, Barbosa told RusFootball. “The question is what level of interest it is – a shortlist, or a scouting report. I think both players could leave the RPL this winter. Several clubs are willing to sign them. I’m confident Spertsyan and Batrakov will thrive in Europe.”

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