Leeds scouts are watching a versatile ‘quick’ wide player during the transfer window

Leeds United They got a closer look at a ‘fast’ wide player over the weekend as they eye new arrivals in January, according to a new report.

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The January transfer window has been quiet for the Whites so far, which may not be surprising given they are top of the table championship And to the fourth round of the FA Cup. But that doesn’t mean during the remaining two weeks of the window that Leeds won’t be doing any transfer business.

It has been reported that The Yorkshire club are looking to sign a new goalkeeper After the mistakes made by Illane Meslier this season, despite Daniel Farke’s public support for the Frenchman.

As well as looking to sign a new goalkeeper, the Championship side are looking for a new striker and have renewed their interest in him. Mirjim Berisha. Leeds have also been linked with a signing move Emmanuel Latte Lathe From Middlesbrough, but that deal looks more difficult now, with MLS side Atalanta making a £20m bid for the striker.

Farke may be pushing the club hierarchy for a new striker more now too Joe Gelhardt is closing in on a move to Hull City. The Whites have agreed to his temporary departure, but this could mean Leeds are now in the market for a replacement, despite the fact that Gelhardt has barely featured this season.

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But it’s not just a new goalkeeper and striker that the Whites are looking for, according to LeedsUnitedNews. Leeds take a look at Bali Mumba From Plymouth Argyle and scouts were on hand to watch him against Brentford on Saturday.

The 23-year-old full-back, who can also play as a winger, first joined the Pilgrims on loan in the 2022/23 season from Norwich City. After scoring six goals and registering seven assists as Plymouth won promotion to the Championship, they secured Mumba a permanent move.

Mumba has been an important player for Plymouth in the Championship, scoring three goals last season as they beat relegation. He has continued to impress this season, so much so that Leeds had scouts watch his performance in Plymouth’s shock 1-0 win over Brentford in the FA Cup, as they look for options to improve their defence.

The Whites are closely monitoring Mumba and are considering a move for him during the remainder of the transfer window, but it is unclear how much he could cost, as his contract runs until 2027. Farke is fully aware of what Mumba will cost. He could bring him in, as he had a player at Norwich City, who gave him his first Premier League and Carabao Cup debut, and described the defender as “fast“Back in 2021.”

Wick said: “In fact, I was very happy because we wanted to use a more fast full-back in our team, which is why we gave Bali (Mumba) his debut.”