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title: "Leeds United: Contact made for Josh Brownhill"
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# Leeds United: Contact made for Josh Brownhill

**Leeds United have contacted Burnley over a potential move for midfielder Josh Brownhill, according to [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/leeds-united-enquiry-burnley-man-marcelo-bielsa-rates-highly-west-ham-lurk-exclusive).**

### The Lowdown: Whites after a central midfielder and a winger

Leeds have made two new first-team addition this summer in left-back [Junior Firpo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399) and back-up goalkeeper [Kristoffer Klaesson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399).

Jack Harrison’s loan move was also made [permanent](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transfers/verein/399), however, it is thought that Leeds are after a [central midfielder](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1415929223416623105) and potentially a [winger](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1415929223416623105) before the window slams shut.

Brownhill, on [£40,000-a-week](https://www.spotrac.com/epl/burnley-fc/payroll/), can play as a [holding midfielder, central midfielder and on the right-hand side](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-brownhill/profil/spieler/293569), and it seems as if Marcelo Bielsa is a big fan of the 25-year-old.

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### The Latest: Source shares update

According to [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/leeds-united-enquiry-burnley-man-marcelo-bielsa-rates-highly-west-ham-lurk-exclusive) sources, Bielsa is a huge admirer of Brownhill, and, as a result, the Whites have made contact over a potential transfer.

The [report](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/leeds-united-enquiry-burnley-man-marcelo-bielsa-rates-highly-west-ham-lurk-exclusive) claims that the Clarets would demand a big fee for Brownhill, with Aston Villa and West Ham also credited with an interest.

### The Verdict: Avoid

Former Leeds left-back Ezgjan Alioski dealt comfortably with Brownhill during Leeds’ 4-0 win at Turf Moor last season.

The Burnley man was used as a right-midfielder in May but was their third worst-rated starter behind Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Jack Cork, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1485513/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2020-2021-Burnley-Leeds).

He failed to complete a dribble or an accurate cross, completing just 73.9% of his passes. ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1485513/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2020-2021-Burnley-Leeds))

Leeds are also thought to be [closing in](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1478166/Leeds-close-agreeing-7m-Lewis-O-Brien-transfer-news-Huddersfield) on Huddersfield Town’s Lewis O’Brien, so perhaps the club should now target an out and out winger instead of a versatile midfielder like Brownhill.

[***In other news: Source reveals Leeds now plotting move for ‘quick’ 6’1″ ace; most in-form player in his division.***](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-plotting-rob-dickie-move/)