Leeds United rumours as Whites lead Brereton Diaz race and Kokcu interest revealed
Leeds United will reportedly go in strong for Blackburn Rovers' Ben Brereton Diaz in January (Image: Getty Images)
Here are the latest Leeds United transfer rumours on Wednesday, 1 December 2021.
Leeds lead Brereton Diaz race
Leeds United are ahead of several other clubs in the race for Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
That is according to Eurosport, who claim that Leeds will push heavily to sign him in January, with his current Rovers contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Sevilla, Southampton, Burnley, Newcastle United and Brighton are also all keeping tabs on Brereton Diaz, who has 16 Championship goals already this campaign.
The 22-year-old has established himself as a vital component in Chile's national team squad in recent months, netting three goals in nine matches for his country.
Leeds interested in Kokcu
Leeds United are reportedly among a host of European clubs interested in Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu.
That is according to Voetbal International reporter Freek Jansen, who also claims that AS Roma and Sevilla are also interested in securing his services.
Leeds have been chasing a new midfielder for a number of months and it now appears that Kokcu is the latest player they could target.
The 20-year-old has scored one goal and provided three assists for Feyenoord this season and is also a 13-time capped Turkey international.
Whelan hails Leeds atmosphere
Former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan has hailed the atmosphere that has been created at the Whites amid Raphinha's recent claims on his future.
Raphinha claimed that he would be able to achieve all of his footballing ambitions with Leeds, despite interest from the likes of Liverpool and PSG.
The 24-year-old has netted five goals in 11 starts for Leeds so far this season and Whelan doesn't think that is something he would come out and say if the relationship between the squad and hierarchy wasn't as strong as it is.
Speaking to Football Insider, he said: "I think it just goes to show the loyalty between the player and the club.
"The relationship he has with Mr Radrizzani and everyone associated at Leeds, his teammates and the manager himself as well.
"That's music to our ears because a player of his calibre is somebody we want to build a team around. To add other players in the summertime, if not in January if anyone's available.
"That is fantastic that his loyalty is with Leeds. Fans will be absolutely overjoyed about that. He knows what's happening with the club and where it's going.
"The plans that are in progress for ground development and where they want to take this football club again. He'll be excited by the prospect of what's to come at Elland Road."
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