- EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey
Leeds United are looking to invest in a new winger having seen Crysencio Summerville complete a move to West Ham United.
The Whites narrowly missed out on promotion back to the Premier League, losing the playoff final to Southampton back in May.
Daniel Farke will have another push for promotion this term but has lost Archie Gray to Tottenham Hotspur.
New signing Jayden Bogle has shared his excitement after joining Leeds from Sheffield United whilst Alex Cairns, Joe Rodon and Joe Rothwell have also signed.
Leeds have now lost another player though as winger Crysencio Summerville has completed a move to West Ham United after being given permission to hold talks last week.
Leeds want to land a replacement and are interested in raiding a Championship rival before the window shuts.
Leeds United want Jonathan Rowe
HITC understands Leeds United have asked Norwich City about their young forward Jonathan Rowe.
Leeds have lost big names of their own this summer in the shape of Gray and Summerville, but they are planning their own moves and Rowe is in their sights.
HITC understands the likes of Brighton and Hove Albion, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Fulham watched Rowe closely last season.
Leeds have now made their move though and are hoping to strike a deal worth less than £10million overall.
Rowe’s contract expires next summer but Norwich can activate a one-year option on that deal.
HITC can reveal that Leeds asked about Rowe after failing with a bid to try and land Norwich’s Gabriel Sara.
Leeds boss Daniel Farke was aware of Rowe as he was youth player at Carrow Road during his time in East Anglia.
Jonathan Rowe stats
Rowe actually started out with AFC Wembley before joining the Norwich ranks at a very young age.
The 21-year-old has now progressed all the way up through the ranks, becoming a first-team star at Carrow Road.
Rowe racked up 13 goals and four assists in all competitions last season, playing on both the left and right flank over the course of the season.
Rowe has also picked up two caps for the England Under-21’s, scoring once in the process.
“He’s left-footed, right-footed, very, very quick and he does the hardest thing in the game as well as anyone – score goals,” former Norwich academy coach Steve Weaver has told Sky Sports. “He’s ready to play in the Premier League,” he added.
Leeds are now hoping to keep Rowe in the Championship though and raid one of last season’s playoff teams in the process.
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