As Leeds United prepare to get their summer transfer plans in motion, the club have been linked with a move for Bolton Wanderers teenager Luca Connell.
The 18-year-old, who can play as either a defender or a midfielder, made his senior debut for the beleaguered Lancastrian outfit earlier this year and has caught the eye with a string of promising performances.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites , who missed out on reaching the play-off final last week after falling to a 4-3 aggregate loss against Derby County, are looking to bolster their squad in the wake of a progressive, if ultimately disappointing campaign.
Connell, who has made double-digit appearances for Phil Parkinson’s team, could very well be offloaded as the Wanderers look to avoid further financial ruin after they fell into administration earlier this month.
Born on Merseyside, he has also played for the Republic of Ireland’s youth set-up, representing them at three levels, though he remains eligible for England selection should he choose to switch.
Recently promoted rivals Norwich City are also reported to be interested, as are Premier League outfit and Champions League finalists Tottenham Hotspur and Scottish Premier League outfit Rangers.
United became the first side to miss out on automatic promotion for a decade after sitting top at Christmas this season, but in spite of their near-miss, they have shown vast improvement under the Argentine at Elland Road.
Hopes remain strong that Bielsa will reaffirm his commitment to the club in the coming days, despite having been linked with managerial positions in Italy.
