Leeds United have reportedly made an offer for the Fulham whiz.
Leeds United have made a ‘significant bid’ for Fulham talent Cody Drameh, according to Sport Bible.
The Daily Mail claimed in May that Champions League winners Liverpool had scouted the 17-year-old right-back and were impressed by him, adding that the Reds were ‘gearing up’ for a move.
But it looks like Leeds might have joined the race and, according to Sport Bible, the Elland Road club have made a sizeable offer for the ‘gem’ who is listening to offers.
The report adds that Fulham are ready to cash in on the England youth international, whose contract expires next summer.
There is no mention of what sort of figure Leeds have tabled, but The Daily Mail have previously reported that a ‘reasonable’ fee would be required to prise him from West London.
The prospect of signing Drameh is unlikely to excite Whites fans, many of whom are desperate for tried-and-tested talent to boost their hopes of winning Premier League promotion next season.
Even if Drameh is signed, he won’t be going into Marcelo Bielsa’s senior team.
The Argentine coach has Luke Ayling as his right-back, and Lewie Coyle, who has been on loan in recent years, may fancy his chances of staying with the first team for the next season.
There is nothing wrong with Leeds signing players for the future, providing that the money spent on recruiting them doesn’t impact their ability on signing players for the now, when they’re most needed.
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