Leeds United transfer headlines: Whites receive BOOST in race to sign €15m-rated international ace, Man Utd stopper linked with divisional rivals

The 2020/21 summer transfer window is starting to liven up, with a number of Premier League sides investing in some quality signings, with just a few weeks left to go until the opportunity to sign new players is suspended until January.
Richie Boon
By Richie Boon
Published 25th Sep 2020, 18:00 BST
(Photo credit: MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images)(Photo credit: MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo credit: MIGUEL SCHINCARIOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Here's a look at the latest transfer headlines from the top tier, including news from Leeds United and their divisional rivals:

Sheffield United new favourites to sign Liverpool starlet

The Blades are desperate to sign a new striker to start banging in the goals, and the club have now been reinstated as the bookies' favourite to sign Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster, ahead of Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.

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Notably, the England youth sensation wasn't named in the Reds' squad to face Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup last night.

Italian reports back Leeds to land Pulgar

Reports from Italy, via Sports Witness, have suggested that Leeds United are closing in on a move for Fiorentina midfielder Erik Pulgar, who is currently not training with his club amid the Whites' apparent interest.

The Chile international was said to be the subject of a £10m bid from Leeds earlier in the month. He's played in Serie A for five seasons between Bologna and Fiorentina.

Leicester City and Aston Villa cash in on players

Leicester City have confirmed today that Malian winger Fousseni Diabate has left the club to join Turkish side Trabzonspor, in a deal thought to be worth around €2m.

Meanwhile, Villa have flogged flop striker Mbwana Samatta to Fenerbahce, on a loan deal with obligation-to-buy for a fee of £5.5m at the end of the current campaign.

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