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Garry Monk’s response when asked about Omar Bogle interest

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Leeds United were interested in Omar Bogle before his move from Grimsby Town to Wigan Athletic, John Fenty recently revealed.

Leeds United head coach Garry Monk has hinted to The Yorkshire Evening Post that the club were interested in signing Omar Bogle in the January transfer window.

The 23-year-old striker joined Wigan Athletic from Grimsby Town on transfer deadline day.

Grimsby director John Fenty recently told The Grimsby Telegraph that Leeds were interested in signing the Englishman last month (click here to read more).

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Monk has refused to directly state that the West Yorkshire outfit wanted to recruit the striker in the January transfer window. The Leeds head coach, though, has hinted that he did look at Bogle.

Wigan Athletic's Omar Bogle celebrates scoring their first goal

“We look at a number of targets,” Monk told The Yorkshire Evening Post when asked about Bogle.

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Leeds have a good squad, and perhaps the signing of Bogle would have been a good move. Bringing in a striker to support Chris Wood for the rest of the season would have enhanced the Whites’ chances of finishing in the top six of the Championship this season.

Leeds United manager Garry Monk

The Whites are fifth in the Championship table at the moment with 54 points from 30 matches. The West Yorkshire outfit are genuine contenders for the playoffs this season.

Leeds will return to action on Saturday afternoon when they take on Cardiff City at Elland Road in the Championship.

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