Leeds United might rapidly complete one of the Championship’s biggest transfers of the summer by securing one of their early targets.
The transfer window officially began yesterday, and Leeds are anticipated to have another busy summer of incomings and outgoings.
Leeds signed nine new players a year ago as their team underwent a major restructure, with the number of departing players comfortably in double figures.
While it may not be as hectic this time, there will be another period of wheeling and dealing following their inability to achieve an instant Premier League return.
Paraag Marathe has stated that monies will be available for spending, and several names have already been connected with a move to Elland Road.
Leeds can seal one of the signings of the summer with the Callum O’Hare agreement.
Loans and free agents have dominated the headlines for incomings this summer, both of which are always beneficial to Championship clubs.
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist is undoubtedly the strongest link to date, and according to journalist Ben Jacobs, he may be open to a loan move this summer.
According to sources, Leeds are interested in signing Fulham’s Bobby De Cordova-Reid, West Ham’s Ben Johnson, and Coventry City’s Callum O’Hare on a free transfer.
All three would bring substantial quality to Leeds’ roster at this level, but O’Hare would send the strongest message to the rest of the league.
The 26-year-old is regarded as one of the Championship’s greatest attacking midfielders, having scored nine goals in all competitions last season despite missing the first three months due to injury.
O’Hare’s contract expires at the end of this month, and he is also garnering interest from Premier League clubs this summer, but Leeds are apparently leading the race.
Coventry turned down repeated big-money proposals from Burnley for O’Hare two years ago, so having him available for no transfer fee today would be a fantastic deal.
Leeds’ team lacked an out-and-out number ten last season, but if they can sign him and bring back Brenden Aaronson, they will have two fantastic possibilities at this level for one position. That is the level of depth required for a 46-game season.
What did Mark Robins say regarding O’Hare’s future?
Of course, while O’Hare’s future is uncertain, he might yet sign a new contract with Coventry.
However, speaking after the season’s final day, Sky Blues manager Mark Robins appeared to be resigned to lose him this summer, which bodes well for Leeds’ chances of landing a transfer.
He replied, “Then there’s Callum O’Hare, and I just told him in the dressing room that I’m not going to give up on him. But we started laughing, and I know he’ll probably select another place to go.
“But he’s been incredible as well and I thought the supporters were outstanding with him, as they were all the players.”
