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title: "Leeds: Noel Whelan fully behind Harrison Reed swoop"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-06-12T20:32:59Z"
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# Leeds: Noel Whelan fully behind Harrison Reed swoop

**Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan believes Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed would be an excellent signing at Elland Road this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds keen on Reed move

Marcelo Bielsa will likely look to make a few new signings in the next few months, ensuring his side continue their current upward trajectory and do not stagnate.

One player who has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-united-whites-interested-in-swoop-for-harrison-reed/) with a move to Leeds is Reed, who suffered relegation with Fulham last season but performed well for them, featuring in [31 Premier League games](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135724/Show/Harrison-Reed).

The Whites are one of a number of clubs believed to be eyeing up the former Southampton man.

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### The Latest: Whelan wants transfer to happen

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/whelan-hails-incredible-move-as-leeds-reportedly-plot-signing-phillips-mk-ii/), Whelan is fully behind the idea of Leeds snapping up the 26-year-old, saying there are parallels between him and Kalvin Phillips:

> “He’s a player I’ve always admired. Even in his early days, you could see him controlling games.
>
> “He’s very comfortable on the ball, good passing range, tenacious in the tackle when he needs to be. I think it’s the bravery on the ball, you can see that he’s always forward-thinking.
>
> “He has that kind of attitude where you trust that kind of player. He works incredibly hard across that midfield four, protecting the backline as well. I think that would be you know a top signing.
>
> “I think he’s been admired for a while by quite a lot of the Leeds contingent. He’s always been a player that is a standout. He dictates and controls games, very much like Kalvin Phillips does.”

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### The Verdict: Quality signing

Reed is an impressive footballer who could fit in perfectly at Leeds, considering the quality he possesses on the ball, coupled with his strong work-rate.

The Englishman enjoyed an [86.2 percent](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135724/Show/Harrison-Reed) pass completion rate in the league last season, despite playing in a team that eventually went down – Phillips’ average was [84.7 percent](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds), which highlights Reed’s quality.

It would be hard for Fulham to begrudge the midfielder a move away from Craven Cottage this summer, considering he is more than good enough to be playing in the top-flight.

***In other news, Leeds have reportedly agreed terms with one player – find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-united-whites-agree-terms-with-youngster-darryl-ombang/).***