Leeds United defender reportedly agrees deal to join Championship rivals

Former Whites captain Liam Cooper has reportedly agreed a deal to sign for one of Leeds United’s Championship rivals.

The promotion-winning Leeds skipper has become a free agent this summer upon his Leeds contract expiring and boss Daniel Farke confirmed in pre-season that the centre-back was not part of the group he was working with.

Cooper has been linked with moves to several other Championship sides and has now reportedly agreed a deal to re-join former club Hull City in the final week of the summer transfer window.

According to BBC Humberside, Cooper - whose departure has not yet been announced by Leeds - was seen sitting in Tigers owner Acun Ilicali’s private box for Saturday afternoon’s Championship clash against Millwall.