Championship rumour mill: Leeds £3.6m move could be OFF - but a 'reduced fee' could benefit Bielsa
But reports today suggest that the Whites could have hit a stumbling block in their move for Kasimpasa striker Mbaye Diagne.
The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a £3.6m move to Elland Road this summer, with Championship rivals Hull are also said to hold an interest in the Senegalese striker after he found the net 12 times in just 17 appearances last season.
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Hide AdBut Turkish Football are reporting that his wage demands may prove difficult for Leeds to meet, scuppering hopes of a potential deal.
MORE: Phil Hay's verdict - draw highlights need for new facesHowever, Leeds could have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bristol City full-back Joe Bryan.
The left-back - who is also thought to be interesting Middlesbrough - could be available for a 'reduced fee' this summer, according to Bristol Live.
With Bryan entering the final year of his contract, it is thought that the Robins would be prepared to accept a fee less than the £10m that they originally valued him at.
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Hide AdWATCH: Marco Bielsa pops to McDonalds after pre-season friendly!Here's the rest of the rumours doing the rounds in the Championship today:
Midfielder Jack Colback is set to rejoin Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan from Premier League side Newcastle (Mail)
Swansea are set to sign Manchester City youngster Bersant Celina in a £4m deal (Sun)
Recently-relegated Stoke City are set to sign James McClean and James Chester (Stoke Sentinel)
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Hide AdPICTURES: Bielsa's rollercoaster of emotions on the touchlineA £10m deal for Huddersfield's Tom Ince is also close to completion as Stoke look to strengthen (Telegraph)
Sheffield United have launched a club-record bid for striker Martyn Waghorn (Sheffield Star)
Defender Billy Jones is set to sign for Rotherham United after leaving Sunderland (Yorkshire Post)