Here are your latest Leeds United transfer rumours for Thursday, December 5.
James loan latest
Fulham could cancel Daniel James' loan deal from Leeds to fund further incomings during the January transfer window, according to 90 Min.
The Cottagers are reportedly targeting Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure.
They are only willing to pay half of Doucoure's £100,000 weekly salary and could therefore push for a loan move rather than a permanent deal.
READ MORE: Bayern Munich among clubs reportedly eyeing Leeds United stopper Illan Meslier
This has led to speculation over James being sent back to Elland Road, although Fulham boss Marco Silva declined to comment on the Welshman earlier this week.
James has featured 10 times for Fulham in the Premier League, but has only been handed two starts by Silva. He scored his only goal for the Cottagers in a 2-1 defeat against his former club Manchester United in November, but was an unused substitute in their midweek win over Leicester City.
Cody Drameh latest
Former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson says Cody Drameh must only leave Elland Road on loan for a club where he'll be guaranteed a starting place.
Drameh's future has been a subject of uncertainty for a number of months, with the 20-year-old starting just once for Leeds in the Premier League this term.
He has been linked with a multitude of clubs, and as reported by The Athletic on Boxing Day, Burnley and Watford have now approached Leeds with enquiries over a loan deal in January.
Robinson has warned Drameh to be 'cautious' when picking his next club in order to avoid the prospect of sitting on the bench.
“Burnley definitely look like the ones to catch at the top of the Championship. They look like they’re going to win it,” Robinson told MOT Leeds News.
“If Drameh moves there he’d need an opportunity to play every week. I’d be cautious of going somewhere you’re not going to play every week because you may as well stay at Leeds.
“But for him personally, if he’s going to go on loan for the rest of the season that he goes to play and doesn’t sit on the bench being a bit-part player.”
Ryan Kent Rangers plea
Kris Boyd has urged Rangers to 'find a way' to keep Ryan Kent at Ibrox, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Kent has been linked with a move to Leeds a host of times in recent seasons, and will be available on a free transfer in the summer if he fails to agree a new contract.
Kent has notched two goals and seven assists in 18 league appearances for Rangers this term, and scored in the latest Old Firm derby as Rangers drew 2-2 against Celtic on Monday.
While Boyd understands that Kent may be tempted to look elsewhere, he has emphasized the importance of tying the 26-year-old down on a new deal.
“Rangers must find a way to keep him at the football club,” Boyd said on Sky Sports News. “I totally understand that he may want to be given the opportunity to speak to other clubs and explore what’s there. But I think Ryan Kent loves it at Ibrox.
“He is adored by the fans. There is no doubt he can get back to [his best levels]. Yes, he can improve, there’s no doubt about that. But he brings so much more to the team, as well. He is one you really need to get tied down. But it might be the exact same as Connor Goldson.
“Leave it until the summer and see exactly what happens. There’s nothing the matter with Kent going out and exploring what’s there because he knows what Rangers can give him. I don’t think, looking at him, he’s one who’s thrown in the towel and said: ‘I’m moving on’.”
READ NEXT:
Unwanted record Leeds United will be determined to avoid against West Ham
West Ham announce death of joint chairman David Gold
How Everton, Leicester and Bournemouth defeats boost Leeds United's survival hopes
Jesse Marsch lays out West Ham challenge as Leeds United bid to build on 'good feeling'
Full Leeds United squad revealed for West Ham clash as attacking duo remain absent
