Many Leeds fans have been reacting on social media after Yorkshire Evening Post reporter Phil Hay addressed one Whites supporter’s question on the state of United’s current efforts in the transfer market.
Hay mentioned three names in his reply, with those being Manchester City winger Jack Harrison, Wolverhampton Wanderers’ forward Helder Costa and Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White, who all emerged as potential targets last week.
Concerns at the time regarding a move for Costa stemmed heavily from the board’s fears that the Premier League side could price us out of a deal, as Wolves are looking to ship the Portuguese star out – likely on loan – after he made less of an impact in the top-flight than he had managed during the Molineux outfit’s Championship winning season.
Those concerns seem to have eased somewhat, as Hay understands a deal is now looking like a real possibility, although it is by no means close to being finalised.
As for Harrison, it appears the Manchester City wide man – who spent the last year with us – will return to Elland Road, following successful initial discussions with the Premier League champions over a second temporary deal.
Marcelo Bielsa’s strengthening on the flanks may not stop there either, as a third wide option will be considered once discussions with Wolves and Man City are concluded.
White, meanwhile, is still a player attracting the interests of Bielsa, but is the furthest from being completed at this stage.
When the Elland Road faithful saw Hay’s update over the weekend, here’s how these supporters reacted…
Any news on goalkeepers coming in @PhilHayYEP or a decent sriker
— Daniel yra (@Danielrleeds1) June 9, 2019
Underwhelming
— Matt (@mattolufc) June 9, 2019
If you’re underwhelmed by Costa and Harrison then you should maybe take over from victor orta
— Adam Barlow (@AdamPaulBarlow) June 9, 2019
We need a Number 9 and a creative mid, Pablo ran outa steam last year and he is another yr older now
— genesis (@genesisTimM) June 9, 2019
Phil, why would the club waste a loan spot on Ben White when we have Berardi who can cover at CB and also Struijk and Halme for cover? Would rather bring in forawards or attacking midfielders
— ASW (@Awi1c0) June 9, 2019
Someone to score the many chances we make wouldn’t go a miss
— patrick casey mot (@patcorraine) June 9, 2019
Still can’t believe we want Harrison back. Pointless waste of a loan signing
— Paul Mundy (@mundy_paul) June 9, 2019
Can’t rely on Pablo throughout season, need more creativity, another forward, and more height and muscle in defence, too vulnerable at set pieces etc.
— steve crabtree (@steve_crabtree) June 9, 2019
Costa would be a brilliant signing. Pleased we’re looking at multiple signings out wide as well. Would happily see somebody else instead of Harrison though, guessing the thought being that he already knows the system etc? I’m shocked we’re not being linked with 10s though?!
— Josh Hobbs (@JoshAHobbs) June 9, 2019
Phil the sceptic in me says Costa won’t happen as usually we just announce signings out of the blue. Why would we alert other clubs so they can hijack the deal unless of course Wolves leaked it #lufc
— Chris Wheeler (@ChrisHWheeler) June 9, 2019
So we dont need a No10 because Shack has potential,Roberts did well there,and Bogusz is a great prospect……
— Aaron Taylor (@AzzaLufc) June 9, 2019