Report: Leeds United close to signing Brighton’s Oliver Norwood for £1.5m

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Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to bring Oliver Norwood to Elland Road.

According to The Sun’s live transfer blog (7am, 8th August), Leeds United are closing in on signing Oliver Norwood.

Leeds are looking to strengthen their midfield before the deadline day, and Norwood has emerged as a target.

The central midfielder appears to have no future at Brighton & Hove Albion, with Chris Hughton having numerous other options to pick from.

And Leeds are now said to be in advanced negotiations to sign the 27-year-old.

Norwood is set to cost Leeds £1.5 million, and he could be available to play in their match against Derby County, if his signing does go through before deadline day.

Norwood spent last season out on loan at Fulham, and he helped them to earn promotion.

Norwood should help give Leeds cover for Adam Forshaw, who is currently out injured, and also add competition for places over the course of the season.