Leeds United blow as Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough named as frontrunners to sign 16-goal star

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Leeds United are running out of time to make any January signings as fan frustration is seemingly rising.

You can’t deny with Daniel Farke’s current squad he is performing exceptionally well with Leeds top of the Championship

However, the 49ers promised four signings at Leeds this January which is now laughable considering the amount of time left in the window.

The other day, Farke said he wants three arrivals at Leeds which is certainly the clearest he’s been so far this January regarding incomings.

A long-term target’s future is now being considered, as Leeds will want to pounce amongst a host of clubs.

Leeds United blow as Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough lead Louie Barry race

Louie Barry has been of interest to Leeds for some time as the Whites are keen on the 21-year-old, but he’s proven to be a popular figure.

With interest being thrown about, Aston Villa want Barry to sign a new deal, and look at the option of a loan.

ESPN have now given the latest update on Barry’s future, as it may prove detrimental to Leeds’ pursuit.

The youngster has been recalled from Stockport County and will sign a new deal with Villa, who must then decide whether to keep him or loan him out again.

Barry has garnered European interest from Celtic and Lens who have both made offers of over £4m, but Unai Emery’s side ‘are not considering’ a permanent transfer.

All 24 Championship sides have asked to be kept informed of Barry’s situation and it has come to the surface that Leeds’ league rivals Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday are the frontrunners.

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Leeds must try and capture ‘outstanding’ striker Barry

With Middlesbrough and Wednesday interested, there is no reason why Leeds shouldn’t continue their pursuit of Barry.

The striker has been excellent in his early, but experienced career, as a new move would see him take on his ninth club at the age of just 21.

When at Stockport, the director of football labelled Barry as ‘outstanding’, and he’s been exactly that during his career so far.

Leeds could do with competition in their striking department, and someone of Barry’s expertise could flourish in the Championship.