Report: Leeds United take interest in Lewis Baker, want permanent deal

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Leeds United are reportedly keen on Chelsea talent Lewis Baker.

Leeds United are set to make a move for Chelsea talent Lewis Baker, according to a report.

The Mirror’s live blog (28/6 6.20pm) report Leeds are keen on Baker and want a permanent move, but could accept a loan move if Chelsea refuse to sell.

Baker, 23, has been one of England’s highly rated young talents for a few years now but he has struggled to break into Chelsea’s first team.

The attacking midfielder spent last season on loan at Middlesbrough and had a previous stint at Sheffield Wednesday.

Bake struggled for game time at Middlesbrough last season too, making six starts and six substitute appearances, scoring once in a win over QPR.

This was an underwhelming return but the promise is there, with Baker a prolific goalscoring midfielder for Chelsea’s under-23 side.

He is at the stage of his career where he needs stability, and the chance to play under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds is an opportunity he should not refuse if it comes his way.