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title: "Leeds: Whites eyeing Cole Brannigan move"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-09-18T17:20:24Z"
modified: "2022-09-18T17:20:24Z"
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# Leeds: Whites eyeing Cole Brannigan move

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are thought to be interested in a move for Linfield teenager Cole Brannigan.**

### The Lowdown: Academy additions

The Whites were proactive this summer when adding to their youth ranks, with a number of players brought into the Thorp Arch academy.

[Darko Gyabi](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30027/darko-gyabi-completes-leeds-united-transfer) and [Sonny Perkins](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30111/sonny-perkins-signs-for-leeds-united) were the two high-profile arrivals from Manchester City and West Ham respectively, whereas younger players [Max McFadden](https://twitter.com/leedsutdacademy/status/1560333207379120128?s=21&t=D2I2ikv4daQJArT_A7ybVQ) and [Charlie Crew](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-sign-charlie-crew-transfer-news/) joined from Colchester United and Cardiff City respectively.

Leeds also secured the services of goalkeeper [Rory Mahady](https://twitter.com/leedsutdacademy/status/1569377835554377730) from Celtic, and it appears as if the club are now eyeing an out-of-window move for Brannigan.

### The Latest: Brannigan next?

According to [The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19839740/chelsea-man-city-liverpool-transfer-linfield-cole-brannigan/) on Saturday evening, Leeds are among a number of [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) sides who are keen on Brannigan.

The report claims that Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are also interested in the Northern Ireland under-16 international.

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### The Verdict: Good to see

Leeds have been building for the future and have already reaped the rewards with the likes of [Illan Meslier](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/illan-meslier/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/542586/plus/0/verein/399/trainer_id/17275), [Pascal Struijk](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/pascal-struijk/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/410708/plus/0/verein/399/trainer_id/17275) and [Joe Gelhardt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/joe-gelhardt/leistungsdatentrainer/spieler/503980/plus/0/verein/399/trainer_id/17275) all now regulars under Jesse Marsch.

The likes of Gyabi and Perkins could follow suit in years to come, so a clear pathway to first-team football at Elland Road might tempt Brannigan over joining Chelsea, Liverpool or Man City.

It could prove to be another academy coup if the Whites get a deal over the line, so we’ll have to wait and see if Victor Orta can do just that.