Leeds United Chat • The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 25th January) McKennie discussing terms with Orta
McKennie discussing terms with Orta
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has reported that Victor Orta is discussing personal terms with Juve's combative midfielder Weston McKennie as behind the scene negotiations continue with 'the Old Lady'. The update comes after media outlet 90min.com reported that a number of top flight English teams, including Leeds have been offered his services on a try before you buy basis.
The combative 24yo midfielder has slipped down the pecking order at the Allianz Stadium, and could be available at a cut-down price. If Leeds were to make the move, they would only need Pulisic to complete an all American National midfield line-up.
Foxes line up audacious Harrison bid
With only six days of the transfer window open, Leicester City have been linked with an audacious £35m bid for Jack Harrison. The 26yo has recently been enjoying a new lease of life in a more central role allowing Gnonto to terrorise his opponents down the left wing. On his day Harrison can be unplayable, but these occasions have been few and far between this campaign. We must also remember that he has less than 18 months left on his three year contract, though contract talks with his agent remain encouraging.
Leeds certainly won't let him leave without a replacement being lined up. The breaking news regarding Weston McKennie would certainly add credence to the Leicester story. Would you swap the services of Harrison for McKennie?
Leeds face Accrington Stanley in the Cup at the weekend
Jesse Marsch was among the crowd, to watch Accrington Stanley beat Boreham Wood last night, though it took extra time, and a penalty to separate them. It means that Leeds face a last minute trip down to the Wham Stadium at the weekend (Saturday at 12:30pm), hoping to reach the last sixteen for the first time since 2013. The Owd Reds beat the young Whites (U21's) a couple of seasons ago 7-0. There's a fair chance, Leeds will get their revenge.