Leeds United are reportedly interested in loaning Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Helder Costa, as well as Ben White.
According to a report from the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds are interested in both Ben White and Helder Costa on loan this summer as Marcelo Bielsa looks to build a squad capable of putting together another promotion push.
The Whites fell agonisingly short in the race to the Premier League this past season. But there is a sense that with Bielsa staying at the helm, Leeds can clear that final hurdle next time around.
But the majority of supporters are hoping for much better recruitment this summer. Permanent signings Barry Douglas and Patrick Bamford had mixed first years at Leeds, and Jack Harrison was the only loanee to feature regularly at Elland Road.
The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that Leeds have set their sights on Wolves’ £13 million forward Costa, as well as Brighton youngster White as they look to strengthen at both ends of the pitch.
Costa has played a peripheral role at Molineux since Nuno Espirito Santo’s men were promoted to the top flight. But he scored 15 goals and contributed 14 assists during his two years in the Championship and offers plenty of versatility with his ability to play anywhere across the front line.
The YEP does add however, that Leeds will be priced out of a move should Wolves decide that they only want to sell the 25-year-old permanently.
Meanwhile, White is yet to play in the second tier, but is highly rated at the Amex Stadium and has impressed at both Newport County and Peterborough United. He was in the side that beat Leeds in the FA Cup during Thomas Christiansen’s tenure, and the Yorkshire Evening Post reports that he has been monitored since last summer, and is being lined up to provide cover for Liam Cooper and Pontus Jansson.
White’s lack of experience in the Championship may not fill the supporters with a lot of confidence. But Bielsa has worked wonders with some of the youngsters available to him, so there is every reason to think that both men could be incredibly inspired additions should Leeds manage to land both.
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