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Josh Challies

Leeds United transfer rumours: Michy Batshuayi competition, Angus Kinnear's Ben White admission

Leeds United fans are counting down the days until their long-awaited Premier League return, with less than a month to go before the big kick-off.

Marcelo Bielsa's side have already completed a number of pieces of business for their return to the top-flight, ranging from important first-team additions to starlets for the future.

Their work is far from done though and a wealth of names continue to be linked with a move to Elland Road to join Bielsa's revolution.

Here, we have gathered some of the latest snippets of Leeds transfer news.

Newcastle join Batshuayi hunt

Newcastle United are set to rival Leeds United for Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi, although Bournemouth's Callum Wilson is their prime target.

As reported by our sister site Chronicle Live, Steve Bruce is keen on bolstering his attacking ranks for the new season.

Chelsea are keen to offload the Belgian, who has reportedly been offered to Leeds, but the Magpies are eyeing a loan and see him as a short-term option.

Angus Kinnear's Ben White admission

Leeds United transfer chief Angus Kinnear has issued an update on the pursuit of Ben White.

Marcelo Bielsa's side are keen on making a permanent move for their former loanee but the Seagulls are refusing to do business, and Kinnear has confirmed there are alternatives being eyed.

“The reality is, he did a wonderful job for us, but he’s a Brighton player. They rate him very highly, I’m sure they see us as a rival.

“The conversations are continuing but we have to be respectful of Brighton’s position, that he is their player.

“We have two or three other names in that group in terms of that position, who supporters should be really excited about. I know emotionally it won’t have the same appeal as getting Ben back. But if it doesn’t work with Ben we’ve got some good cover lined up."

Leeds target Wigan midfielder

Leeds United have joined the race to sign Joe Williams from Wigan Athletic, reports state.

The Latics' midfielder is being chased by Bristol City and West Brom and could leave in a cut-price deal due to the club's financial uncertainty.

Football Insider report Leeds have now joined the queue for Williams, who could cost as little as £1.5million.

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