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title: "Leeds: Whites interested in Josh Cullen move"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-04-01T19:35:49Z"
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# Leeds: Whites interested in Josh Cullen move

**Leeds United are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Anderlecht midfielder Josh Cullen this summer, according to a new transfer rumour.**

### The Lowdown: Cullen thriving in Belgium

The 25-year-old was once a youngster at West Ham but he has since traded England for Belgium, having joined Anderlecht back in 2020.

Cullen is impressing at his current club too, [starting 32 Jupiler Pro League games](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/273292/Show/Josh-Cullen), as well as appearing in eight 2022 World Cup qualifiers for the Republic of Ireland.

It could be that a return to the Premier League is on the cards this summer, however, with a fresh update suggesting his form has caught the eye of several teams in the English top flight.

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### The Latest: Leeds eye up move

According to [*TEAMtalk*](https://www.teamtalk.com/west-ham-united/exclusive-leeds-chasing-josh-cullen-dreaming-of-second-chance), the Whites are one of many keen on acquiring Cullen’s services at the end of the season, with his current deal [expiring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-cullen/profil/spieler/242606) in 2023.

Wolves, Crystal Palace, Southampton, Burnley, Norwich, Fulham and Sheffield United are all mentioned in report, as well as West Ham possibly re-signing their former youngster too.

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### The Verdict: Possible Phillips replacement?

Cullen has proven to be a strong performer at both club and international level over the past couple of years, so he could be a shrewd addition by Jesse Marsch this summer.

He has excelled in a deep-lying No.6 role, averaging [2.1 tackles and 1.4 interceptions](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/273292/Show/Josh-Cullen) per game in the league this season, as well as one key pass per match.

[Described](https://www.the42.ie/lee-bowyer-praise-josh-cullen-june-2020-5136355-Jun2020/) as ‘outstanding’ by Lee Bowyer, it could even be that he is viewed as a potential replacement for Kalvin Phillips, should the Leeds hero decide to move on to pastures new, though perhaps Cullen’s lack of experience in a truly elite league would cause worry for Leeds supporters.

***In other news, an injury expert has made a key claim regarding one Leeds player. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-ben-dinnery-makes-illan-meslier-claim/).***