Leeds United have reportedly taken the Premier League youngster to Thorp Arch for a trial ahead of a potential transfer.
Farke outlines Leeds’ January transfer plans
The Whites and 49ers Enterprises have yet to make their first addition in 2025, with Daniel Farke taking Leeds to the top Priority ahead of Burnley, Sheffield United and Sunderland.
However, the winter market allows those at Elland Road to strengthen their squad for the second half of the campaign, with linking up with a new goalkeeper amid Illan Meslier’s poor form.
Speaking to the media ahead of the FA Cup third round win over Harrogate Town, Farke hinted that he could be tempted to bring in a new player before the deadline if a “special situation” is revealed.
“I mean [we will] be a little more proactive with recruiting, scouting, with our network to check what’s possible. If now in January there is a player who makes us better in a special position, I would never say no.
“The experience in January is that there is a special situation if a player is available. Either overrated – we want to work sustainably – or it comes from a long term injury.
“You take a player out for three months, and then when he can help, the season is almost over. In January, I’m a little more cautious. If there are maybe one or two positions where you’re a little bit weaker because of injury or a quality problem, talk to our key people and see if we can afford to spend some money, then I rely on us having money to spend it.”
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Before any arrivals, however, departures appear to be on the cards, with Joe Gelhardt decided to join Hull City and Blackburn Rovers are interested in Patrick Bamford.
The new striker could therefore be of interest to Farke and Leeds, with Emmanuel Latte Lath from Middlesbrough and Hoffenheim’s Mergim Berisha two attackers stood as targets.
Defensively, however, Leeds appear to have their eye on the potential future star and have made the first move on a possible deal.
Leeds take Tottenham’s jewel on trial
According to LUFC Youth, reported by MOT Leeds News, The Whites have taken Tottenham defender Roman Egan-Riley out for a trial at Thorp Arch.
The 18-year-old, brother of Burnley’s CJ Egan-Riley, signed his first professional contract with Spurs 12 months ago, but could now be set for another move to Leeds.
Previously on the books of Manchester City before his move to Tottenham, Egan-Riley was described as “tall central defender” from the Spurs after they penned professional terms.
According to TransfermarktEgan-Riley has made 16 appearances for Tottenham’s U18s, scoring one goal this season, and it looks like a move to Elland Road could be one to watch out for in the coming weeks.
