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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites 'agree deal' for talented Scottish teen Josh McDonald

Here are your latest Leeds United transfer rumours for Friday, May 5.

Leeds United 'agree deal' for Scottish teenager Josh McDonald

Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Josh McDonald from Hamilton Academical, according to Football Insider.

They report that the 16-year-old will travel to the Premier League club to complete the transfer after the Whites agreed a fee of £150,000 for the academy product. It is thought that Rangers were keen to bring McDonald to Ibrox but have lost out to Leeds who managed to convince the Scot that Elland Road is the best place to progress and develop as a footballer.

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The report states that McDonald has been hailed as an 'exceptional talent' and that numerous other Premier League and Championship sides were also interested in his services this summer. At such a young age, it might be a while before Leeds fans see their apparent new signing in action; but given the glowing review, it could well be worth the wait.

Coventry City 'resigned' to losing Victor Gyokeres

Elsewhere, Football Insider are also reporting that Coventry City are resigned to losing star striker Victor Gyokeres if they fail to achieve promotion to the Premier League this season.

The Sky Blues are sat in fifth places with one game left to play this season. They could find themselves out of the play-off places if they lose their last match against Middlesbrough and other results for Millwall and Sunderland don't go their way.

And now it appears that if Leeds can secure their own status in the top-flight for the 2023/24 season, they are in pole position to sign the 24-year-old. It is thought that Burnley have also joined Leeds, Everton, Fulham and Crystal Palace in the pursuit of Gyokeres who is proving to be one of the most sought-after forwards in the summer transfer window.

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