Leeds United correspondent Phil Hay has claimed that there is a ‘high likelihood’ that Calvin Ramsay will join Liverpool over the Whites.
The Lowdown: Elland Road talks
Leeds were granted permission to enter talks with the ‘confident’ defender (as hailed by his coach Paul Sheerin) at the end of April. Aberdeen green-lighted a summer sale as they need the funds and are holding out for a ‘significant’ seven-figure fee for their exciting right-back.
The 18-year-old enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough campaign in 2021/22, contributing to 10 goals in 33 games, but despite apparent talks with the Whites, a move to Yorkshire may not go through after all.
The Latest: Hay’s Ramsay claim
Hay shared a story for The Athletic on Tuesday morning regarding Leeds’ transfer plans following a move for Brenden Aaronson.
He stated that Whites chiefs ‘know there is a high likelihood of Ramsay opting for Anfield over Elland Road’.
The Verdict: Put faith in Drameh?
It looks as if Leeds will look to bring in a full-back over the summer, with Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas sidelined heading into Jesse Marsch’s first full season in charge at Elland Road.
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By the looks of it, that may not be Ramsay, which would be a worry as Leeds chiefs are keen to secure his services. However, the Whites manager should be able to call upon Cody Drameh after the youngster returned from a hugely successful loan spell at Cardiff City.
The 20-year-old won the Bluebirds’ Player of the Season award despite only moving to south Wales in January. Therefore, it may not be a disaster if Leeds miss out on Ramsay and bring in a more experienced versatile full-back instead, as they already have a hugely promising right-back on the books in Drameh.
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