The Telegraph reports that Leeds United could sign Andrew Omobamidele from Nottingham Forest in January.
The newspaper reported on their website on January 1 that Omobamidele, 22, is “poised to go out on loan” in the coming weeks.
It is understood that Elland Road is a “possible destination” for the Republic of Ireland international, who has made only one appearance in all competitions for Forest this season.
Leeds expected to sign Omobamidele in January transfer window
Omobamidele joined Forest from Norwich in September of last year.
The Premier League high-flyers reportedly paid a record £11million for the ex-Canaries ace but they’ve played him just 15 times since in all competitions.
It’s fair to say that the young Irishman was performing well at Carrow Road until his big-money move to the East Midlands, where he’s done nothing but stagnate and – maybe – grown disgruntled by the lack of opportunities he’s received.
However, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s side dominating the Premier League, Omobamidele has little chance of breaking into his team anytime soon.
However, Omobamidele’s time at the City Ground has been plagued by injuries.
Leeds might give him the opportunity to be a benchwarmer for them, only playing him if Daniel Farke has any problems with his key centre-backs in the latter months of the season.
But would the defender want that as he looks to restore his stalled club and international careers? It appears doubtful, given that there are bound to be Championship clubs willing to take him on loan as a starter.
