Leeds United are eyeing up a player from Sheffield United for signing number four of the summer.
The Whites are slowly but surely easing themselves into the transfer market at the moment and have so far made three new additions.
Joe Rodon became the first to come through the doors at Elland Road as he returned to Leeds as part of the deal that took Archie Gray to Tottenham Hotspur.
Alex Cairns then followed earlier this week to replace Kristoffer Klaesson as Leeds’ third choice goalkeeper, nine years on from leaving the club as a 22-year-old.
A season-long-loan deal for Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth was then announced on Thursday to make it signing number three.
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Leeds eyeing move for Sheffield United’s Jayden Bogle
Sheffield United have already signed one player from Leeds this summer in Jamie Shackleton, and are reported to be interested in another in Liam Cooper.
However, it is Leeds who are now preparing a raid on one of Chris Wilder’s squad according to Daily Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath.
Leeds are in the market for a new right-back following the departures of Connor Roberts, Gray and Shackleton, with Blades star Jayden Bogle the one they reportedly want.
Bogle has just one year remaining on his deal at Bramall Lane after an extension was triggered in his contract at the end of May, so could be available for a decent price this summer.
The 23-year-old was a regular in Sheffield United’s relegation last season with 34 appearances, but did manage to score three goals, including one in a 4-2 defeat at Old Trafford.
However, he is a proven performer at this level during his time both at Derby County and the Blades, registering eight goals and 16 assists in 115 Championship appearances.
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Bogle would be a marquee addition for Leeds
Bogle’s record at this level speaks for itself and being able to raid a potential promotion rival means this would be a marquee addition.
At 23, Bogle still has plenty of room for development but has already amassed nearly 200 appearances across the top two divisions of English football.
He is a right-back who possesses a lot of pace, which is what Leeds need. He is also strong in both thirds of the field, particularly in attack, as shown by his numbers.
Hopefully Leeds can get this one over the line as he would really solve a position that needs strengthening.
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