Whites director of football Victor Orta is planning for this summer’s transfer window and a number of outlets are keen to predict who is on the Spaniard's list of targets.
Liverpool striker Divock Origi was linked with a move to Elland Road via Spanish publication El Gol Digital, who claimed the 25-year-old could be available for around £15million.
Noel Whelan clapped eyes on the report, and has encouraged his former club to make a move.
He told Football Insider: “I think we’ve got to keep our options open. Divock Origi for £12-15m, would you turn your nose up at that? No, you wouldn’t.
“He can play a number of roles, left side, right side, through the middle. You’ve got to look at these things seriously. It’s not a lot of money. It’s so cheap. You could maybe go out and get two strikers if he’s available at that price.
“We need options, especially attacking ones. We know Bielsa likes players who can be versatile and we know Origi is that.
“Like a potential Harrison deal, it’s not much of a risk. You’re not breaking the bank and you know what you’re getting. He knows the Premier League.
“He’s a good age and we play a style of football that will suit him because it’s similar to Liverpool’s.”
Meanwhile, former Scotland international Alan Hutton has tipped Helder Costa to join a promotion-chasing Championship club this summer.
It has been suggested that the winger could depart at the end of the season after falling down the pecking order in West Yorkshire.
He said: “If he sees an opportunity to cash in, I think they can still make some money off him. There’ll be a lot of teams, especially high Championship teams, that will be interested.
“He’s definitely got that X factor on his day so I understand what they’re thinking. If there’s money there to then reinvest in the squad, I’m sure they’ll want to do that and improve.”
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7. Magpies failed with Milik bid
Newcastle tried to sign Arkadiusz Milik from Napoli last summer before he joined Marseille. A bid of £17.2million was tabled, however the Serie A club wanted between £21.5m and £25.9m. (Calcio Napoli 24) Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT
8. Leeds urged to target Origi
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has urged his former club to make a move for Liverpool’s Divock Origi amid reports he could be available for just £15million at the end of the season. (Football Insider) Photo: JON SUPER
9. Vazquez's wage demands revealed
Leeds target Lucas Vazquez wants to earn wages of around £2.5million-a-year after tax as he prepares to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. Tottenham, Everton and Arsenal have also been credited with interest. (Sport via Sport Witness) Photo: ANDER GILLENEA
10. Haaland jokingly told to join Leeds
Robin Koch has jokingly urged Erling Haaland to join Leeds. He said: "I think the Premier League is a perfect fit for Haaland. Maybe he will stay in Dortmund for another year or two and then come to us in Leeds." (SportBild) Photo: Lars Baron