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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites 'beat' Everton to Rutter and Ajax eye Harrison

Here are your Leeds United transfer rumours for Saturday, January 21.

Leeds 'held off' Everton interest to sign Georginio Rutter

Leeds fans will be eagerly awaiting a first glimpse of their new signing when Jesse Marsch's side take on Brentford on Sunday afternoon. Rutter was ineligible for the Cardiff FA Cup replay after failing to feature in the original tie, but will be eager to show his new side exactly what he has to offer.

But the former Hoffenheim man could have been swapping white for blue, after the Telegraph revealed that the Toffees were also interested in signing Rutter during the January transfer window. Frank Lampard's side find themselves languishing in 19th place having only won three games this season.

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Marsch will now be hoping that Rutter can kick-start his attack alongside the likes of Patrick Bamford and Willy Gnonto as they look to build some momentum and move away from the foot of the table.

Ajax eye up Jack Harrison

After recent reports linked Harrison with a move to league leaders Arsenal, it appears his potential suitors do not end there. CBS' Ben Jacobs has now told GiveMeSport that Eredivisie side Ajax have been keeping tabs on the 26-year-old since the summer.

The Leeds star has scored once and provided four assists this term, but his contributions off the ball have seen him stand out even more. Only Kevin de Bruyne (24) has won more possession in the attacking third for his side this season, as Harrison - alongside Martin Odegaard - have both turned over the ball 21 times high up the pitch, with the Gunners' latest acquisition Leandro Trossard (20) in third.

Although he never made an appearance for Manchester City before his move to Elland Road, it appears that Mikel Arteta is a fond admirer of the attacking midfielder from their time together at the Etihad Stadium. However, Erik ten Hag's former look set to give the Arsenal coach a run for his money over the potential signing of Harrison.

Nice and slow to capture Ounahi

Leeds United remain interested in the £26m rated Angers midfielder Azzedine Ounahi. Capped 17 times by Morocco, he former Strasbourg olayer is also fancied by Leicester City.

The key deal-breaker seems to be that his club want the 22-year-old to remain with them for the rest of the season. If that is doable to the United hierarchy then this exciting player who impressed at the World Cup could be at Elland Road next season.

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