Leeds United transfer news RECAP - EFL side eye permanent deal for Whites youngster

Leeds United are continuing to work their way towards their first home game of the new Premier League season when Everton visit Elland Road this weekend.
EVERTON AWAIT: At Elland Road, above, this weekend. Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images.EVERTON AWAIT: At Elland Road, above, this weekend. Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images.
EVERTON AWAIT: At Elland Road, above, this weekend. Photo by Nigel French - Pool/Getty Images.

Leeds will be looking to quickly move on from Saturday's 5-1 blitz at Manchester United - and we will bring you all the latest Whites news from throughout the day here.

The transfer window is open for just under two more weeks, closing at 11pm on Tuesday, August 31.

Keep up to date with all the latest developments from Elland Road throughout Thursday with our live blog below ahead of Saturday's 3pm kick-off against Everton.

Leeds United transfer news RECAP - August 19

Key Events

  • Transfer window open until 11pm on Tuesday, August 31

EFL side eye permanent deal for Whites youngster

League One side Sunderland are eyeing a swoop for Leeds United youngster Niall Huggins on a permanent deal. Huggins is under contract at the Whites until the end of next season but has fallen down the pecking order and Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers are also understood to be interested.

Marcelo Bielsa press conference day

Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa will be holding his pre-Everton press conference today at 11am. All the latest news to follow here.

Marcelo Bielsa’s pre-Everton press conference in full including on summer recruitment:

Terrific news from Elland Road

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