Transfer Gossip (Sunday): Warnock in for Leeds United ace | Sheffield United face competition for Premier League striker | Hull City playing Long game

Here are the latest transfer rumours involving Yorkshire's clubs.
Wanted man: Leeds United's Ronaldo Vieira.Wanted man: Leeds United's Ronaldo Vieira.
Wanted man: Leeds United's Ronaldo Vieira.

Leeds United midfielder Ronaldo Vieira is wanted by Premier League newcomers Cardiff City.

Former Leeds boss Neil Warnock is reportedly lining up an £8m bid for the Whites youngster.

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Leeds are expected to complete the loan signing of Jamal Blackman on a season-long loan deal tomorrow after passing his medical.

George Long of Sheffield United (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)George Long of Sheffield United (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)
George Long of Sheffield United (Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage)

Marcus Antonsson has left the club, joining Malmo - now coached by another former Whites chief in Uwe Rosler - on a three-year deal.

Sheffield United are chasing Southampton striker Sam Gallagher, 22.

But the Blades could face competition from Championship newcomers Blackburn Rovers, for whom Gallagher played on loan last season.

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Both clubs could though be put off by Gallagher’s current wage, reported to be £24,000 per week.

Hull City are eyeing a move for Sheffield United goalkeeper George Long.

Long, a product of the Blades Academy, was highly thought of as a youngster and represented England’s Under-21s but he has struggled to hold down a regular place in the United team.

Middlesbrough want West Brom’s Matt Phillips but face competition from two Premier League clubs, Newcastle United and Cardiff City.

The Scotland international could cost £11m.

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Rotherham United want to sign Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest and could clinch a loan deal for him.

Yates, 20 is well thought of at the City Ground where he has just penned a three-year deal.

Forest boss Aitor Karanka said: “I think the best thing is for him to go out on loan.”