Leeds United are in pole position to sign Wigan Athletic attacking midfielder Sean McGurk, following an update from The Times correspondent Paul Joyce on Twitter.

The Lowdown: Leeds prepare for 2021/22

Moving into the 2021/22 season, many Whites supporters will be itching to see how Marcelo Bielsa plans to improve on their commendable ninth-placed effort last term.

Already successfully plotting their conquests in the transfer market, they have completed the acquisitions of former Birmingham City youngster Amari Miller along with making loanee Jack Harrison’s stay in Yorkshire a permanent one [The Athletic].

Could Leeds now be set for a third summer signing in quick succession following recent reports?

The Latest: Leeds 'close to deal' for 18 y/o starlet McGurk

According to Joyce on social media, the Elland Road outfit are ready to raid the League One club for 18-year-old wonderkid McGurk.

Communicating to his Twitter followers, the journalist stated: “Leeds United close to a deal for Wigan teenager Sean McGurk. Fee of around £175,000 has been discussed but transfer may yet be settled by tribunal”.

In recent times, Scottish Premiership duo Celtic and Rangers have also been credited with an interest in the out-of-contract teenager, but they now look set to miss out on him to Bielsa’s side [Leeds Live].

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The Verdict: McGurk would be a solid addition

Upon reflection, McGurk would be represent solid business for Leeds as they prepare for the new season. Technically gifted, his propensity to participate within a high-octane brand of football makes him the idea type of prodigy to develop at Thorp Arch.

Despite never featuring at senior level for Wigan, he has caught the eye in the FA Youth Cup for their under-18 side, registering four goal contributions from five appearances across two years with three goals and one assist [Transfermarkt].

Once labelled ‘brilliant’ by Wigan under-18s coach Peter Murphy, the Whites should look to secure his signature ahead of the upcoming pre-season owing to his vast potential. Only required to pay a small fee whether through settlement of tribunal, he could prove to be a bargain buy in years to come.

In other news, a prospective signing has been tipped to shine at Elland Road.