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title: "Leeds: Oliver Casey in talks to join Blackpool"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-06-08T15:15:53Z"
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# Leeds: Oliver Casey in talks to join Blackpool

**Leeds United youngster Oliver Casey is reportedly in talks to join Blackpool this summer, allowing him regular football away from Elland Road.**

### The Lowdown: Casey impresses in academy

The 20-year-old has been a key performer in the Whites’ academy in recent years, making a total of [23 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-casey/alletore/spieler/559800) for the Under-23s.

The 6 foot 2 centre-back has also [appeared three times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/oliver-casey/alletore/spieler/559800) for Leeds’ first team, with his first game coming in the Championship in 2019/20.

There is no denying that minutes are going to be hard to come by for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, however, given the centre-back depth at the manager’s disposal.

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### The Latest: Blackpool linked with move for youngster

According to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-blackpool-open-talks-to-sign-leeds-united-rising-star-casey/), Blackpool want to sign Casey, having secured promotion to the Championship.

They see the youngster as a promising talent who would represent a good option in the second tier, and the Whites are happy for him to leave on a permanent deal.

A Thorp Arch source has allegedly told the outlet that negotiations are now underway to see the young talent leave the club for good this summer.

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### The Verdict: Right time to leave

While it is also nice to see young players make the grade at Leeds, for Casey’s sake, a move away makes far more sense at this stage in his career.

In Diego Llorente, Robin Koch, Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk, Bielsa already has four strong centre-back options to call upon, meaning the Englishman could stagnate if he stays put.

Casey could find his level in the Championship, proving to be a key man for Blackpool and going on to enjoy a strong career – perhaps the Whites can even insert a buy-back clause in case his development in the second tier is really impressive.

***In other news, Leeds could be pipped to the signing of one player this summer – find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-brentford-could-pip-whites-to-dael-fry-signing/).***