According to The Athletic, Leeds have compiled an extremely detailed dossier on Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson.
What’s the story?
Well, a number of clubs are interested in the 20-year-old, although perhaps none more so than Leeds.
The Athletic believe Leeds have put together a lengthy scouting report on the 7-cap Wales international, who is valued at £20m.
One source even claimed that Leeds have known “everything” about Johnson for some time, even his “inside leg measurement” – wow.
Clearly, Marcelo Bielsa and Victor Orta are admirers of the youngster, who is setting the Championship alight this season.
In 28 Championship outings, Johnson has scored seven goals while also providing five assists.
Steve Cooper certainly won’t want to lose his No.20, as Nottingham Forest sit right on the cusp of the Play-Off positions in seventh.
Selling Johnson could well be the difference between securing a Play-Off spot or not, in our view.
Leeds face competition for Brennan Johnson
If Leeds are to sign Johnson, they’ll have to fend off a lot of Premier League sides.
According to the Independent, Brentford have already submitted several bids for the Nottingham Forest wonderkid.
Elsewhere, the Daily Mail believe West Ham, Everton, Tottenham and Newcastle are also keen to sign the versatile attacker.
As Transfermarkt shows, Johnson has played on both flanks this season, while also operating in every central attacking position.
Without a doubt, he looks set to follow Michael Olise, Ebere Eze, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio in becoming the next big thing to rise from the Championship.
Keep an eye on this saga – Leeds surely wouldn’t have put so much effort into scouting Johnson if they didn’t think they could get him.
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