Leeds United target Manuel Benson has made a decision on his future.
That is according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who has reported on X the club that the Burnley winger wants to move to in the final days of the January transfer window.
So, what has been reported about Leeds United target Manuel Benson? Let’s take a look.
Leeds United linked with Manuel Benson
Well, Leeds United have been linked with a move for Burnley winger Manuel Benson in the final few days of the January transfer window.
Journalist Ben Jacobs told GiveMeSport this week that Southampton and Leeds are interested in signing Burnley winger Benson.
Jacobs noted that Southampton “are slightly ahead of” Leeds in the race for the 26-year-old Belgian winger.
Manuel Benson wants Southampton transfer
It seems that Leeds United, who have been linked with Daiki Hashioka, are going to miss out on the signing of Manuel Benson.
The winger, described as “brilliant” and “electric” by former Luton Town forward Sam Parkin, reportedly wants to move to Southampton.
Journalist Sacha Tavolieri has claimed on X that Southampton are close to reaching an agreement with Burnley.
Tavolieri has reported that Burnley, who are aiming to escape the dreaded drop to the Championship at the end of the season, are ready to offload the winger.
Benson wants to make the move to Southampton, who, like Leeds, are looking to win promotion to the Premier League.
The winger has made one start and three substitute appearances in the Premier League and has played once in the Carabao Cup for Burnley this season.
The Belgian made 14 starts and 19 substitute appearances in the Championship for Burnley last season.
Benson scored 11 goals and gave three assists in those games and played a big role in Burnley winning automatic promotion to the Premier League.
If Southampton signed Benson, then it would enhance their chances of finishing in the top two of the Championship table this season.
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