Leeds United were comfortably beaten on Sunday evening by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The performance against their long-time rivals could be a slight concern for Marcelo Bielsa, who may be targeting the upcoming January transfer window as an opportunity to improve his squad.
The Whites can sign and sell players once the window officially opens at midnight on January 4. In light of this, we have rounded up the very latest transfer stories and rumours that concern Leeds with the window just days away from opening.
Whites ready to pay £8m fee for Olise
Leeds and Liverpool are willing to pay £8m for Reading youngster Michael Olise in January, according to a report from Football Insider.
Olise has been in fine form for the Royals this season so far - and the Championship club are now resigned to losing the 19-year-old.
Reading are still keen to extend Olise's deal and increase the release clause in his contract, but are now expecting to lose the highly-rated teenage prospect when the January window opens.
Premier League sides Arsenal, Wolves and Crystal Palace are also interested, but it's the Whites and the Reds who lead the way as things stand.
Whites suffer Holding blow
Reported Leeds target Rob Holding is expected to sign a new contract with Arsenal, according to Football Insider.
Holding has been targeted by the Whites as a potential loan signing due to their defensive injury woes, but the 25-year-old looks set to stay at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners centre-back had been identified as an option for Bielsa due to his wealth of Premier League experience and he was considered as someone who could easily adapt to the Argentine's style of play.
However, Holding is keen to stay put with Mikel Arteta's struggling side and cement his place in the first-team, the report states.
Cardiff want Greenwood loan
Championship outfit Cardiff City are interested in taking Leeds striker Sam Greenwood on loan in January, according to WalesOnline.
The Bluebirds are one of several Championship clubs, including Sheffield Wednesday and Bournemouth, who are interested in signing the Arsenal youngster.
Greenwood moved to Elland Road from the Emirates over the summer and has emerged as one of the club's finest young talents, with six goals in seven outings for the U23s. Cardiff are yet to act on their interest, but the Welsh capital is seen as a potentially good fit for the 18-year-old.
