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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites begin work on landing Blackburn star Ben Brereton Diaz

A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer news on Sunday, September 4 .

Leeds United keen on landing Blackburn's Chilean star Ben Brereton Diaz

Leeds United are said to be interest in signing Blackburn's star forward Ben Brereton Diaz in January.

Football Insider reports the Whites will look to explore a deal in the new year for the striker who they tried to land on deadline day.

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Leeds were said to have made an approach for the forward before the window slammed shut but were reportedly unwilling to meet Blackburn's £15m valuation of the Chilean star.

The 23-year-old is out of contract next summer, meaning Blackburn run the risk of losing him for free if they don't cash in on him in January.

Kelechi Iheanacho among Leeds United summer striker targets

Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho was a target for Leeds United this summer.

The Athletic's Phil Hay has confirmed Leeds held an interest in the Nigerian forward who has yet to make a Premier League start for the Foxes this season.

However, while Leeds held an interest in the 25-year-old, the Athletic's report called Iheanacho "unattainable", suggesting that despite their financial woes, Leicester were unwilling to sell the striker this summer.

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