Leeds United reportedly join race for Middlesbrough midfielder as Raphinha comes through Lionel Messi battle

Missed anything over the last 24 hours? The YEP's Wednesday morning round up has you covered.

Whites reportedly join race for Middlesbrough midfielder

Leeds United have reportedly joined the chase for Middlesbrough’s Marcus Tavernier and are considering a January move for the midfielder. Southampton, Brighton and Burnley are all in the running. (TEAMtalk).

West Ham target Eddie Nketiah has told Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta that he wants to leave the club. Leeds had also been linked with a repeat interest. (Daily Mail).

Read all of the latest Leeds United and Premier League transfer gossip at our round-up piece HERE.

Raphinha battles through the blood for Brazil in Lionel Messi battle

Leeds United winger Raphinha battled on after suffering a bleeding lip to play 69 minutes for Brazil in a full-blooded World Cup qualifier against Argentina in San Juan which ended goalless.

Lionel Messi captained Argentina and you can read a full analysis of how the Whites star got on in the early hours of Wednesday morning HERE

Dan James savours fine night for Wales

Leeds United's Dan James set up the equalising goal as Wales sealed a 1-1 draw at home to Belgium which ensured the Dragons are seeded in March's World Cup qualifying play-offs.

Read about a decent night for James and Wales HERE

Tony Dorigo on Tottenham, Liam Cooper and why Leeds miss Gjanni Alioski

Former Whites star Tony Dorigo has penned his latest exclusive weekly YEP column on the upcoming test at Tottenham, Liam Cooper and why Leeds miss Gjanni Alioski.

Read Dorigo's latest thoughts HERE

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/yorkshire-evening-post-launch-leeds-united-only-digital-subscription-ahead-premier-league-campaign-2967964

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