Your Leeds United transfer rumours for Friday, February 24.
Celtic wonderkid linked
Leeds are chasing Celtic youngster Aidan Borland, according to Football Insider. The 15-year-old is reportedly being targeted by several clubs in England and is billed as one of the best talents to emerge from Parkhead in years.
Aston Villa are stated as one of the clubs keeping tabs on Borland, who represents Scotland at under-16 level. Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou spoke earlier this season about wanting to create a clear pathway for prospects to make the first team.
READ MORE: Leeds United's new backroom staff set for Newcastle-Benitez flavour under Javi Gracia
He told the club website: “I was keen to restructure our coaching set-up, with a hugely important element of this being the development of a close link between the first team and B Team coaching structures as we look to create a conveyor belt of talent going between the B Team directly up to the first team.
Leeds will be ‘buzzing’ with Dembele
Former Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton believes Leeds supporters would be “buzzing” if they were to sign Moussa Dembele. Astonishingly, the Frenchman - who has netted 70 goals in 164 games for Lyon - is available on a free transfer this summer.
A lack of attacking options is a key reason why the Whites have plunged into the relegation zone. While Hutton approves of Dembele’s talents, he does question the long-term approach at Elland Road.
“At the end of the day, they are a Premier League outfit at this moment in time. It is a position that they need options in, especially if they are going to get out of the situation that they are in.
“It is a difficult one for them at the moment, they are down at the bottom and they do not have a manager, what direction is the club going in? Jesse Marsch was brought in because he was liked by Bielsa and they played that kind of style.
“I am kind of confused by the direction that they are going in at this moment in time. But anybody that can come in and make them better I am sure they will be buzzing with.”
Coventry raid
TeamTALK claim Javi Gracia wants to make Viktor Gyokeres his first signing as Leeds boss. The versatile Coventry City striker has bagged 14 goals for a side lumbering in mid-table of the Championship.
Capable of playing anywhere across the frontline, Gyokeres is second in the second tier’s Golden Boot race. Just one year remaining on his contract when the transfer window opens, and the financial uncertainty that has plagued the Sky Blues’ season, could force a sale.
READ NEXT:
Promotions, titles, and Valencia 'betrayal' - Javi Gracia route to becoming Leeds United head coach
Javi Gracia's Leeds United work permit explained as Whites boss faces Southampton uncertainty
Rodrigo sets Leeds United timescale for early return from ankle surgery after FA Cup setback
Gallery: Leeds United's season so far with big signings, shock wins, relegation form, new boss
Georginio Rutter and Brenden Aaronson among Leeds United players Javi Gracia can galvanise
