Leeds have missed a trick by not pursuing Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, as he joins Derby County on loan.
Leeds United have already opened up a good relationship with Chelsea by taking two players on loan this summer, but may have missed a trick by not bringing in midfielder Mason Mount too.
The Whites have signed playmaker Lewis Baker and goalkeeper Jamal Blackman from the Blues on temporary deals, the only new additions so far to Marcelo Bielsa’s squad.
Championship rivals Derby County confirmed the deal for the youngster on Tuesday afternoon, with the Rams also concluding a temporary deal for Liverpool attacker Harry Wilson.
There is every potential that the England Under-19 international could rip the Championship apart and the attacking midfielder is a phenomenal talent.
Mount is highly-rated at Stamford Bridge and one player tipped for future stardom, which is why Leeds should have pushed for his signature too.
He thrived out on loan with Dutch top-flight club Vitesse Arnhem last season, scoring 13 goals and supplying 10 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
According to Sky Sports, the Chelsea creator is one of the young English players that national team manager Gareth Southgate is eyeing at integrating into the senior side in the coming years.
Leeds supporters will hope Baker can come good in the upcoming season, but it seems that an upgraded version in Mount could have been well within their grasp.
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