The Leeds fans in the Transfer Tavern have been discussing the future of their young full-back, Tom Pearce, this morning amid interest from Premier League clubs. According to Phil Hay of the Yorkshire Evening Post, the club are looking to begin talks with the 20-year-old who’s current contract expires in June.
Leeds United and Tom Pearce to hold more contract talks this week amid talk of Premier League interest in his signature:https://t.co/ymBHVAB7UC
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) May 14, 2018
Everton and Bournemouth have both been linked with the promising young full-back, who made five appearances for The Whites as he broke into the first-team picture at the end of the season, although Leeds are prepared to offer the player a longer-term package with an increased salary. Despite the links, the Elland Road faithful have reportedly had no contact from either Dean Court or Goodison Park, with the Yorkshire club looking likely to retain their man.
Luckily for the club, Pearce is the only senior player whose contract is expiring this summer, after they managed to agree a two-year deal with their player of the year, Pablo Hernandez. Not having to worry about contracts could give Paul Heckingbottom a head-start in the transfer window and with Carpi’s young Nigerian-born striker, Jerry Mbakogu, being on the club’s wishlist it could be a matter of time before the club move to activate the £3 million deal they’ve agreed with the Serie B side.
You can read our local Lilywhites’ verdict on Tom Pearce here:
https://twitter.com/markwd1/status/996130931743363073
https://twitter.com/markwd1/status/996130414933807107
https://twitter.com/mickleeds23/status/996116206485692416
The Pearce situ is a tricky one, they should have tied contract up 6 months ago and could have done so for a relatively small salary I suspect. Now he’s had 1st team exposure & other suitors they’ll probably have to offer him more than they want to in order to keep him
— PJH LUFC (@pistol1603) May 14, 2018
Another academy player we’ll lose
— LesaLeeds (@LesaLeeds2244) 14 May 2018
Do ya Feel Tom wants the #3 shirt next season Phil (Guaranteed) Before he commits? Don't blame him if it's the case.
— Benjamin Thornton (@BenjaminTlufc) May 14, 2018
https://twitter.com/CroftLeeds/status/996078577622843392
https://twitter.com/thesellingpoint/status/996064114010132480
