Leeds United rumours: Whites boosted in battle for Chelsea-linked starlet, Derby eye ex-Huddersfield £12m man
Leeds United will look to get another three points on the table this weekend, when they travel to take on Sean Dyche's Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon.
Speaking ahead of the weekend, ex-footballer and pundit Gabby Agbonlahor offered the Whites some rare praise after relentlessly 'bantering' the club on social media for some time, and said: “As much as I’ve had banter with Leeds and stuff, they’ve been outstanding.
“The way he [Bielsa] can do with Leeds what he’s done this season with some players that are not outstanding players… he’s getting 100% out of all of them.
“What would he do with a bigger team? What could he do if he could buy some better players for Leeds United? Where could he take them? They’ve been outstanding.
“If he had better centre-halves, a better left-back – (Ezgjan) Alioski has played a lot of the season. He’s been good, but what if they had a proper left-back who played the way Bielsa wanted him to? I’m being too nice to them now, let’s change the subject!”
Meanwhile, down in the Championship, Yorkshire side Barnsley are gearing off for their play-off semi-final against Swansea City on Monday night, Huddersfield Town are at work preparing for next season's second-tier campaign, while Rotherham United and Sheffield Wednesday are preparing to play in League One.
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Leeds United, Huddersfield Town and a number of other sides from Yorkshire and beyond, as the build-up to the weekend's action continues:
1. Bluebirds' Brown could go to Belgium
Belgian outfit KV Oostende have been linked with a move for Cardiff City defender Ciaron Brown. The Northern Ireland international taken his chance to impress with aplomb since Mick McCarthy's arrival at the club back in March. (Football League World)
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2. Neil wants Championship return
Ex-Preston boss Alex Neil has hinted that he'll look to target his return to management in the Championship, contending that he "deserves another crack" at the competition having spent a good deal of time in the competition with both Norwich and the Lilywhites. (Pinkun)
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3. Terriers made move for Eisa
Peterborough United's DoF Barry Fry has claimed that Huddersfield Town made an attempt to sign their striker Mo Eisa last January, making an offer including Reece Brown on a permanent deal in return. Brown is currently on loan with the Posh. (Peterborough Today)
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4. Boro striker in high demand
Millwall, Bristol City and QPR are all rumoured to have been offered Middlesbrough forward Chuba Akpom. The £3m ex-Arsenal man is surplus to requirements at the Riverside Stadium after an underwhelming debut season. (Team Talk)
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