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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites 'fear rivals could hijack' deal for midfield target

Here are your Leeds United transfer rumours and gossip on Saturday, January 28.

Leeds 'fear' Premier League rivals could pull off Weston McKennie 'hijack'

Leeds United are reportedly 'fearing' another Premier League club swooping in for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie the longer the deal goes on for.

According to CBS transfer journalist Ben Jacobs, the 24-year-old is Leeds' 'top priority' and while a deal is still likely, those at Elland Road are concerned about the move being 'hijacked'.

This transfer window have already seen various sides in England's top-flight have their negotiations undone in a matter of days by rival clubs, most notably Chelsea's swoop for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur stealing Arnaut Danjuma away from Everton earlier this week.

It's believed that McKennie is open to the move having already agreed on personal terms, with the two clubs agreeing on a 'broad consensus' regarding payments and amounts.

Leeds United January target price tag revealed amid European interest

Leeds United transfer target Nicolas Raskin's price tag has been revealed to be just £900k after he's failed to come to an agreement regarding a new deal with Belgian Pro League club Standard Liege according to The Herald.

The 21-year-old has impressive numbers over his three years with the club but has been forced to train with the academy side since refusing to negotiate with Liege.

It's believed the Belgian outfit were hoping to make a decent amount after the whole ordeal but are reportedly willing to part ways with him for less than a million pounds - a real bargain for a player of his talents.

The Whites were linked with Raskin early in the window but reportedly face competition for the 21-year-old from Barcelona, Fiorentina, Marseille and other European sides.

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