Leeds United gains progress from Bristol City's decision since it has a favorable effect on the loanee: Examine

This FLW opinion piece examines Sonny Perkins, a Leeds loanee, and the ways in which a recent managerial shuffle may help him.

Sonny Perkins of Leeds United was being pursued by a number of teams throughout the summer, with Championship clubs being among the keen parties.Ultimately, Perkins signed a season-long contract to play for Oxford United of League One.Though Perkins has had difficulty getting playing time with the U’s, Leeds United will undoubtedly be hoping that the recent departure of Liam Manning will help Perkins.During that time, the Championship alone saw the arrivals of Danny Rohl at Sheffield Wednesday to replace Xisco Munoz, Joe Edwards at Millwall to replace Gary Rowett, Wayne Rooney at Birmingham City to replace John Eustace, and Marti

That was according to TEAMtalk, who reported that Leeds were ready to offload the youngster in order to find more game time.

In the end, Perkins ended up joining Liam Manning’s Oxford United on loan, but things have not quite gone to plan since.

The appointment we’re looking at today is the latter one, and Leeds United will undoubtedly be hoping that Manning’s move from Oxford United to the Robins would benefit their loanee, Sonny Perkins.

It doesn’t seem like that long ago that several Champions were interested in signing Perkins to a summer loan from Leeds.

For the 2023–24 campaign, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, and Birmingham City were reportedly eager to sign the 19-year-old back in June.