Leeds United fans have been reacting on social media to the latest reports linking Jack Clarke with a route out of Elland Road to multiple Premier League sides.
Football Insider had reported that Southampton and Crystal Palace are both in the hunt for the teenager’s signature with £5milllion and £3m bids placed respectively, but the latest word is that Manchester United and Manchester City are potentially entering the race.
The two Manchester clubs are being touted as potential destinations for Clarke by The Sun, who are suggesting that they will increase their efforts to sign the 18-year-old after initially watching developments from afar.
The report does not state whether they will formalise their interest with solid bids this month, but do note that £12million could be considered enough to cash-in by the Leeds hierarchy.
Even the Whites believe that Clarke’s family ties to the club should be enough to see one of Marcelo Bielsa’s favourite players stay, but fans have been talking on social media about the potential of the Red Devils swooping in…
I’m expecting another “Don’t go to bed just yet” deadline day from Leeds. Instead of signing Daniel James, we sell Jack Clarke to United…
That would honestly bring me to tears— Jonathan Marsden (@JonnyMarsden97_) January 23, 2019
Hands off!!
— ben (@benleeds98) January 23, 2019
100+ million if they want him
— RyanJohnson (@ryanlpjohnson) January 23, 2019
Anyone else get that horrible feeling of we’re getting James to replace Clarke ????
— Mr G LUFC (@MikeGarbutt3) January 23, 2019
I think as Leeds fans we have this horrible feeling we are going to somehow cock this season up, given past experiences. I for one feel confident, particularly with the players we have coming back, new GK etc. If we go up Clarke goes nowhere and will be a big player next season.
— Steve Taylor ???????? (@MisterTrick2301) January 23, 2019
If @ianharte23 loves Leeds he wouldn’t even consider trying to persuade Clarke out of Leeds #lufc
— Conor Thorpe ???????? (@ConLUFC93) January 23, 2019
Better not sell him #lufc
— L33D5 UN1T3D (@LeeTate764) January 22, 2019
Just read an article saying Leeds will sell jack Clarke for 5m to fund the transfer for James from Swansea!
Jack Clarke is worth way more then that and I don’t think Marcelo bielsa would let him go anyway!— Ryan???? (@TGORyann) January 22, 2019