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Report shares why Massimo Cellino wasn’t interested in signing Patrick Bamford for Leeds United

General view inside the stadium before the game - Elland Road (Reuters)
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Leeds United had been linked with Patrick Bamford, but he ended up joining Middlesbrough.

According to the Daily Mail, Leeds United decided against moving for Patrick Bamford during the January transfer window, due to his demands.

Bamford reportedly wanted his accommodation to be paid for by his loan club, with free perks.

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The 23-year-old reportedly was keen for his loan club to pay for Sky TV and his internet.

Patrick Bamford celebrates after scoring the first goal for Middlesbrough

And Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino is said to have been of the belief that any loan players brought to Elland Road should be paying for their own housing, given the wages they earn.

Leeds, instead, looked elsewhere for additions in the January transfer window.

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The Whites brought in Pablo Hernandez on a permanent deal, and then completed loan swoops for both Modou Barrow and Alfonso Pedraza.

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Leeds had also been looking to add another striker, but they were unable to get a deal over the line before the close of the month.

Bamford, meanwhile, opted to join Middlesbrough on a permanent deal, as he searches for more regular first-team football.