Leeds United have been boosted in their quest to sign Osaze Urhoghide this summer, with the defender set to leave Sheffield Wednesday.
The Lowdown: Leeds keen on Urhoghide
Marcelo Bielsa will be on the lookout for new signings in the next transfer window, as he looks to bolster his squad ahead of the 2021/22 season.
One player who has been linked with a move to Elland Road is Urhoghide, who made 16 appearances in Wednesday's doomed Championship season.
The 20-year-old's Owls contract expires at the end of this month and it looks as though his time at Hillsborough is coming to an end.
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The Latest: Whites receive boost
According to the Sheffield Star, Urhoghide has rejected the offer of a new deal for Wednesday, with several clubs eyeing him up.
The youngster is thought to be keen on regular first-team football, rather than joining a team for 'financial gain', although the Owls can't match his demands.
With Leeds' interest in the youngster known (previous report from the Sheffield Star) this latest development could be a big boost to their chances of signing him for nothing.
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The Verdict: Exciting young player
At 20, Urhoghide certainly represents an acquisition for the future and is a centre-back with plenty of potential - he has been hailed as 'really impressive' by Dean Ashton - not to mention being a homegrown talent.
The fact that he wants regular football could work against him, however, considering the level Leeds are now playing at, with Bielsa and his players likely having European aspirations next season after finishing just short of that this term.
If he is happy to be a squad option, perhaps even starting off in the Under-23s and maturing over time, he could be a shrewd addition.
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