Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs has told Give Me Sport that Leeds United moved “aggressively” for both Burnley left-back Charlie Taylor and Sheffield United signing Luke Thomas during the summer window.
Leeds have ended the window with nine new signings and a completely new look to the squad – Daniel Farke and the transfer team working wonders, given the obstacles they have had to face this summer.
But, two areas remain lacking in a top-quality player that is naturally suited to that role. The first is the 10 role – with Leeds making moves for both Nadiem Amiri and Matt O’Riley in the final couple of weeks.
The other is left-back. Taylor, 29, and Leicester City’s Thomas were both on our radar. Jacobs says that Leeds made moves for both in an “aggressive” manner – but neither Burnley or Leicester were keen.
Luke Thomas at Leicester – multiple approaches were made but Leicester had no desire to loan to a Championship rival, so he ended up going to Sheffield United. Charlie Taylor at Burnley,” Jacobs said.
