Leeds to make Ryan Kent transfer move from Rangers but only if Bielsa cannot land No1 target Daniel James from Man Utd
LEEDS UNITED will move for Rangers star Ryan Kent if they fail to land top target Daniel James from Manchester United.
Marcelo Bielsa wants to add another winger to his newly-promoted squad at Elland Road, as well as a midfielder, before Monday’s transfer deadline.
The Yorkshire club have been in regular contact with their Premier League rivals but are currently trapped in a frustrating waiting game.
And unless United can finally complete a deal for Sancho, Leeds will have to look elsewhere.
Sun Sport understands it will be Rangers attacker Kent, who has been tipped to make Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad, who will be the man Bielsa attempts to recruit.
Despite reports emerging last night over a bid for Norwich City’s Todd Cantwell, Sun Sport understands that is not the case.
The starlet’s agent contacted Leeds to inform them the Canaries had dropped their asking price for the attacker – but it is ex-Liverpool ace Kent who would become their top target should they be unable to net James.
He continued his fine start to the season with his fifth goal of the season during the 4-0 win over Willem II in the Europa League third round on Thursday.
The former Liverpool youngster also played a part in two other goals that night before helping Steven Gerrard‘s men to a 5-1 win at Motherwell on Sunday.
The 23-year-old moved to Ibrox a year ago from nfield following a successful loan period and is likely to cost anywhere between £10m-£15m.
However, that potential move hinges on whether Bielsa gets his man in James.
James almost joined Leeds on transfer deadline day back in January 2019, only for Swansea to pull the plug on the deal at the last-minute after he had already passed a medical.
Despite renewed interest from the Yorkshire outfit that summer, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer swooped to bring him to United.
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The 22-year-old Welsh star started United’s 3-1 home defeat against Crystal Palace last week but was left out of the squad for Saturday’s 3-2 win at Brighton.
His Norwegian boss willing to let him leave temporarily for the campaign – but only if they bring Sancho to Old Trafford.
United are now believed to be preparing a £90m bid for long-term target Sancho with £65m of it paid upfront.
They have so far failed in every attempt to land their No1 transfer target with Dortmund unwilling to budge on their £108m valuation for the England winger.
And if that stance remains and Sancho stays in Germany, then Leeds will look north of the border to strengthen their flanks with Kent.
