As they look to push back in the title race and seal it Priority progression in the second part of the season, Leeds United have reportedly set their sights on one of the best young talents in the EFL.
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As things stand, the Whites are on course to return to the Premier League for a second time looking below Daniel Farke but they, perhaps more than anyone else, know how quickly things can change in the Championship.
Sunday’s meeting with Sheffield Wednesday will again be a test of nerves in their first league game as Ilian Meslier’s mistake earned Hull City a point in a 3-3 thriller earlier in the month.
The January transfer window could quickly put an end to any nerves over a potential promotion failure and send the Whites top of the league, with names such as Kelechi Iheanacho already mentioned.
Those at Elland Road have reportedly expressed an interest in signing the former Premier League striker who struggled at Sevilla. However, they are reportedly not only looking at seasoned options this month.
According to Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider, Leeds are now in the race to sign Tyler Goodrham from Oxford United ahead of Sunderland, Coventry City and Swansea City this month.
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The 21-year-old winger is widely regarded as one of the best young talents the EFL has to offer and could now see that recognized courtesy of a mid-season move to Leeds.
As Oxford continue their fight for survival in their first promotion chase, they could lose a key man and one of their few bright sparks to potentially seal their fate. Leeds, meanwhile, could welcome quite a boost.
“Beautiful” Goodrham is one to watch
With more than 100 appearances to his name already aged just 21, Goodrham has become undoubtedly key at Oxford, but that may not stand in the way of Leeds’ pursuit. Farke and several other Championship managers should be watching intently as the young winger continues to impress amid relegation – scoring four goals and assisting three more in all competitions.
Goodrham has often been at the center of positive headlines as a result of his rapid rise and earned well-deserved praise from the former manager Des Buckinghamwho told reporters last season as reported by beIN Sports: “Tyler Goodrham is a wonderful young man who has grown a lot. It’s a pleasure to watch him and to have a player here who is so bright and so mature for his age.”
Of course, Leeds know all about losing young players in favor of those in a better position after Archie Gray swapped Yorkshire for Tottenham Hotspur last summer. However, now they have a chance to turn that story around and get their own young talent. As the January transfer window looms, their interest makes Goodrham one to watch.
