Here are your Leeds United morning headlines for Friday, 2 October.
Nahitan Nandez latest midfielder to be linked to Leeds United
Leeds United’s search for a new midfielder looks set to continue into the final three days of the transfer window, with Cagliari’s Nahitan Nandez the latest name to be linked.
The 24-year-old has made 31 appearances for Uruguay since 2015, and has impressed in Serie A after moving from Argentinian giants Boca Juniors to Cagliari last summer.
Italian outlet Tutto Mercato claim Marcelo Bielsa is keen on the midfielder’s signature, after he scored twice and registered a further five assists in the Italian top flight last term.
Nandez’s transfer value is believed to be in the region of £20million, which puts him in the same region as other reported targets Todd Cantwell and Michael Cuisance.
Whites fans reignite Rodrigo De Paul calls after Michael Cuisance fails medical
There’s been a late twist in the transfer window for Leeds, with highly-rated French starlet Cuisance’s move breaking down at with four days of the window remaining.
The 21-year-old now looks set to remain at Bayern Munich after he reportedly failed a medical at Leeds yesterday, leaving Victor Orta and co looking for alternative midfield options at this late stage of the transfer window.
Ever vocal on social media, Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to express their desire to see Rodrigo De Paul join the club, with the Argentina international having dominated the gossip columns throughout the summer.
The Udinese midfielder has been active on social media himself this summer, taking to Twitter to express his desire to make the switch to Elland Road last month.
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Ryan Giggs responds to Dan James links to Leeds United
Wales manager Ryan Giggs has responded to speculation linking Dan James with a move to Elland Road.
The former winger, who made over 900 appearances for Manchester United, refused to speak directly about the player’s future, amid suggestions he could move to Leeds on a loan deal, 18 months on after his transfer from Swansea broke down in the final hours of the transfer window.
However, he did praise the 22-year-old, who has often faced criticism for his performances at Manchester United but has been a mainstay for the Wales national team.
“No I haven’t because there’s a lot of speculation with a lot of players,” Giggs told the MEN.
"I don’t really get into conversations until there’s something concrete. So no I haven’t.
"Dan was fantastic for us in the last campaign and I’m sure he’s looking forward to joining up with us again, as he always does.”
