Leeds United's transfer stance set out as summer swoop for Nottingham Forest-linked midfielder mooted
Leeds United reportedly remain interested in Hibernian star Josh Mulligan - although may wait until the summer to swoop.
The 23-year-old is making waves in his native Scotland and has fuelled talk of interest from Leeds and Nottingham Forest.
There is also believed to be interest from further afield, with French outfit Lille and German club Wolfsburg among those to have been linked.
Mulligan’s stock is soaring but Hibs may be able to retain the Scotland international until the end of the season.
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According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Leeds will revisit the possibility of signing Mulligan in the summer if he continues to impress.
He said: ”I think that he’s obviously a player that Leeds are following and keeping tabs on, as he has had a very good season for Hibernian up in Scotland.
“But I don’t think it’s (a midfielder) a priority for Leeds right now. They’ve been in very good form right up until that heartbreaking defeat to Newcastle.
“They’ve really picked up form and really moved further clear of relegation trouble. I don’t think Leeds really need to rush into anything.
“I think he’s a player that Leeds will continue to track and scout, but I don’t envisage them making a move for him in January, but maybe in the summer, if he continues to impress for Hibs, it’s something they will revisit.“
Josh Mulligan’s progress and Leeds United’s midfield department
Mulligan only joined Hibs in the summer, sealing a move from Dundee and penning a four-year contract.
His growth in Edinburgh has been swift and in October, he was called up to the Scotland senior squad for the first time.
Leeds, however, are currently well-stocked on central midfielders. Sean Longstaff is back from injury and competing with Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev and Ao Tanaka for minutes in the middle of the park.