Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher could be set for a switch to Elland Road before the end of the summer transfer window, according to the latest Leeds United transfer news.

Per the Daily Mail, Leeds are hoping to sign Gallagher on a permanent deal despite ongoing talks with parent club Chelsea over a new contract at Stamford Bridge.

The latest transfer rumours suggest that the Blues will entertain loan offers for Gallagher in the 2020/21 campaign but Frank Lampard is unlikely to let the 20-year-old leave for good.

With the likes of West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa also showing interest in the England man, Leeds face stiff competition to acquire Gallagher before the transfer window closes.

While the Whites are hoping to sign Gallagher on a permanent contract, Chelsea are standing firm over a potential move for the youngster – stating that he is not for sale.

Leeds’ recruitment has stalled in recent weeks, though deals for Rodrigo de Paul and Josko Gvardiol are still on the cards with a month of the transfer window remaining.

As reported here, the Whites are optimistic of a dream move for Paris Saint-Germain star Julian Draxler before the end of September. It would be some coup for the Elland Road side if they can sign the Germany international.

Former Premier League Striker Expects Bamford To Struggle

Kevin Phillips believes that Patrick Bamford will struggle to cope with the demands of the Premier League this season.

The former European Golden Shoe winner has claimed that Bamford should be used mainly as an impact player off the bench, with Rodrigo taking centre stage at Elland Road.

Speaking to Football Insider, Phillips said: “He’s obviously more experienced but he didn’t score too many goals in the Championship and now you’re going up to the Premier League.

“He’ll start the odd game, I just think it will be difficult for him because he didn’t really score the goals that Leeds were expecting last year.

“He chipped in with a few but now he’s going to be playing against better opposition I think it will be difficult for him.”

Jelavic Encourages Countryman To Join Leeds

Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic has urged Dinamo Zagreb youngster Josko Gvardiol to move to Elland Road this summer.

Reports have linked Gvardiol with a switch to the Premier League in recent weeks, with some media sources stating that the club have made a £19.9 million bid for the player.

Speaking to Sportske Novosti, Jelavic said: “My personal opinion is that Gvardiol’s departure to Leeds would be a huge step forward.

“By going to Leeds, the young stopper will lose absolutely nothing. He can only make more progress in the Premiership.

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As Leeds’ search for a midfielder continues, one of their primary targets has had a massive price tag slapped on him. Leeds United transfer news has featured Benfica’s Florentino Luis recently, but this might be the most notable development thus far.

Tuttomercatoweb claimed Leeds and Fulham are interested in Luis last week. The Italian publication noted Monaco’s interest too, with the French club allegedly already tabling a bid for the much-wanted midfielder.

A Bola added that Benfica are looking for a whopping £41.5 million for the Portugal under-21 international. Leeds have already broken their transfer record this summer to bring in Spanish forward Rodrigo – this would see them smash the record again.

Where Fulham have been wary of overspending on their return to the Premier League, a mistake they made upon their last promotion, Leeds have been keen to splash the cash.

Marcelo Bielsa has landed major upgrades in Rodrigo and Robin Koch – would they spend this much on a relatively unproven player like Luis?

A Bola reported Fulham have made an offer to take Luis on loan for the season with an obligation to buy for £27 million next summer. Leeds could be dragged into a bidding war for the 21-year-old if they choose to pursue a deal.

England Legend Excited To See Bielsa In Premier League

England goal scoring legend turned national treasure Gary Lineker has become the latest high-profile pundit to praise Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa.

Lineker said he is ‘fascinated’ to see Bielsa’s Whites in the Premier League, and he believes they have the best chance of staying up of the newly promoted clubs.

Writing for The Sun, Lineker said, “Of the new boys, I think Leeds have the best chance of staying up... It’s great to see them back in the top flight after a 16-year absence and I’m fascinated to see how manager Marcelo Bielsa does."

I sort of love Bielsa. “I observed all the rivals we played against and watched the training sessions of all our opponents before we played against them” ?

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 16, 2019

Lineker, who hosts BBC’s Match of the Day, is keen to see Leeds test themselves against the best, starting with reigning champions Liverpool on the opening day of the season.

“There is something of the ‘mad genius’ about the Argentine but his team were brilliant against Arsenal in the FA Cup last season. I can’t wait to see more of them against the big boys and what a way to start for them — away at Anfield, the home of the champions.”

Back in the Premier League for the first time in almost two decades, the spotlight will be on Leeds this season. They have been at the centre of discussion from pundits already, and that will only increase as the season gets underway.

How do you think Bielsa’s side will get on? They are 8/5 to finish in the top half in the latest Premier League Odds.

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