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’.

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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.

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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