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Leeds United transfer rumours: Jordan Amavi interest, new striker tipped, Sean McGurk stance

It is expected to be a relatively quiet January transfer window for Leeds United in terms of incomings at Elland Road.

After a solid start to life back in the Premier League - despite their recent poor form - Marcelo Bielsa won't be rushing to get anyone in during this window.

However, there are still plenty of transfer rumours concerning the Whites, with players being linked with moves to and from the Yorkshire club.

With this being said, here is a round-up of the latest Leeds transfer rumours and stories.

Amavi interest

Leeds are interested in signing Marseille left-back Jordan Amavi, according to French news outlet Foot01.

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The report coming out of France suggests that a move to Elland Road is an 'attractive challenge' for Amavi, who is also a target for Aston Villa.

The former Villa defender has been at Marseille since leaving the Midlands in 2017, and according to the Telegraph, he is keen to return to the Premier League. The 26-year-old wants to play with Bielsa, the report claims, and with Leeds short at left-back, the move could make sense for both parties.

McLeish tips Whites to sign new striker

Alex McLeish believes Leeds need to sign another striker to try and relieve Patrick Bamford of some pressure.

McLeish believes Bamford is being too heavily relied on at Elland Road after a fine first half of the season for the centre-forward.

Speaking to Football Insider, the former Aston Villa boss tipped Bielsa to bring in another central striker at some point this month.

"Yeah, of course, of course they do, absolutely," he replied when asked if the Whites need another striker. "Look at Callum Wilson at Newcastle, okay, he’s played up with Andy Carroll and started together the other day there but Andy’s kind of in the last couple of years of his career, I would think, and definitely Bamford is also relied on too much."

McGurk stance revealed

Leeds are interested in signing Wigan Athletic ace Sean McGurk, according to a report from the Yorkshire Evening Post.

It has been claimed that the Whites made an enquiry about signing the teenager last week after reported interest over the summer. Bielsa's side are now thought to be biding their time until the summer when the 17-year-old's contract at the Latics is due to expire.

If Leeds managed to secure the signing of McGurk in the summer then it would be for a low fee due to his contract situation.

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