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title: "Leeds United: Whites linked with move for Darragh Lenihan"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-01-28T14:10:27Z"
modified: "2022-01-28T14:10:27Z"
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# Leeds United: Whites linked with move for Darragh Lenihan

**Leeds United are interested in signing Blackburn Rovers centre-back Darragh Lenihan, according to a fresh transfer rumour which emerged on Thursday.**

### The Lowdown: Lenihan shines for Blackburn

Tony Mowbray’s side are enjoying an excellent season currently, sitting [second](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/table) in the Championship and looking strong to seal promotion to the Premier League.

Lenihan has been an undisputed key man for Blackburn, starting [26 of 28 league games](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/143126/Show/Darragh-Lenihan) at the heart of the defence and being [hailed](https://the72.co.uk/258353/special-tony-mowbray-heaps-praise-on-blackburn-rovers-skipper-darragh-lenihan-as-winning-run-continues/) as ‘special’ by his manager.

The captain’s performances appear to have alerted a host of clubs, however, with a potential move to the top flight now on the cards.

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### The Latest: Leeds in the mix

According to a report from [*TEAMtalk (27/01/22)*](https://www.teamtalk.com/newcastle-united/darragh-lenihan-exclusive-five-premier-league-clubs-chasing-blackburn-defender), Leeds are one of numerous Premier League teams eyeing up a move for Lenihan, with Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Wolves and Everton also mentioned.

The 27-year-old’s current Blackburn deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/darragh-lenihan/profil/spieler/183167) at the end of the season, meaning the Whites could snap him up on a free transfer if he doesn’t extend his stay at Ewood Park.

Promotion could be a determining factor in convincing the Republic of Ireland international to stay put.

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### The Verdict: Good squad acquisition

While the step up to the Premier League from the Championship is admittedly great, Lenihan’s performances this season suggest he could be a shrewd signing by Leeds.

The Irishman has won an impressive average of [5.1 aerial duels](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/143126/Show/Darragh-Lenihan) per match in the league this season, not to mention 4.9 clearances each game too.

To put that into context, Liam Cooper leads the way for the Whites in aerial duels with [3.6](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds), highlighting the Blackburn skipper’s prowess in both boxes, while [no Leeds player with more than one appearance](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds) boasts more clearances than Lenihan.

The fact that he would be available on a free takes out the financial risk element, too, so there is a little about the move that feels negative.

***In other news, Leeds are reportedly considering another bid for one player. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-considering-third-aaronson-bid/).***