Leeds United transfer news LIVE: Cody Drameh set to pen Cardiff City loan deal
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Earlier this month, the Whites brought in promising young attacker Mateo Joseph Fernandez, who will initially join up with Mark Jackson's Under-23s side.
Today, 20-year-old full-back Cody Drameh is set to sign a loan deal with Championship side Cardiff City which will keep him in Wales until the end of the season.
We'll keep you posted with the latest business from LS11 and across the Premier League below....
Leeds United transfer news LIVE: January 12
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Leeds have secured their second signature of the transfer window
Young Whites prospect Kris Moore has signed his first professional contract with Leeds United.
The 18-year-old signed a two-year scholarship at Thorp Arch in August 2020 and has since impressed for Under 23s side.
The promotion of Charlie Cresswell to Marcelo Bielsa’s senior squad has given Moore the chance to shine under Mark Jackson.
Now, the young centre-back has put pen to paper on a two-and-a-half year deal which will keep him at Leeds until 2024.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth on the state of play this transfer window
“It won’t be the last contract signed at Elland Road this month.”
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Arsenal boss quashes speculation over former Whites striker
Eddie Nketiah’s Arsenal contract is due to run out this summer.
The striker made 17 appearances for Leeds during the Whites’ Championship winning 2019/2020 season.
Nketiah has found limited first-team opportunities at the Emirates this season, prompting speculation that the 22-year-old might be leaving the Gunners, with links to South London side Crystal Palace reported.
But Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists the attacker is staying.
“The situation is that Eddie is our player and Eddie is going to stay here with us,” he said.
“He is our player, he is under contract so he will stay with us.”
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