With Kiko Casilla completing his move to La Liga outfit Elche a few days ago, the Whites are now left with the young Frenchman as their only stopper with any kind of meaningful first team experience, and the need to address that shortcoming is obvious.
Earlier in the week, we brought you the news that Leeds have drawn up a three-man shortlist for the position, with targets including Newcastle United’s Freddie Woodman, Levante’s Daniel Cardenas, and young Norwegian prospect Kristoffer Klaesson.
And it would appear that Leeds have stepped up their efforts to sign one of that trio in particular…
Elsewhere, reports reports have emerged suggesting Leif Davis is on the verge of a loan move to Bournemouth.
The Cherries enquired just a few months ago about taking the left-back on a permanent deal, but it is not yet decided for definite that he will depart, temporarily or otherwise.
He reported back for pre-season testing a fortnight ago along with the majority of Marcelo Bielsa's squad and while he was missing from a recent first team training video, the YEP understands it was through illness and not because a move is imminent.
It remains to be seen whether or not he will still be a part of Bielsa’s contingent come the start of the top flight campaign next month.
Another day has brought another fresh batch of transfer speculation, and we’ve gathered the best of the Premier League’s hottest gossip for you below…
1. Origi in demand
Newcastle United are one of six clubs keeping an eye on Liverpool forward Divock Origi. Southampton, West Ham and Crystal Palace are also keen, as well as Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers. (90min) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill
2. Jahanbakhsh set for exit
Feyenoord are set to complete a move for Brighton and Hove Albion forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh today once he has completed a medical. (De Telegraaf) (Photo by ALASTAIR GRANT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ALASTAIR GRANT
3. Toon want Tuanzebe
Newcastle United are interested in signing Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe this summer, with Steve Bruce a fan of the defender. (The Athletic) (Photo by Aleksandra Szmigiel - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
4. Chase is on for Benson
Luton Town, Millwall and Birmingham City are keen on securing a loan deal for Burnley midfielder Josh Benson. (The Athletic) (Photo by GARETH COPLEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GARETH COPLEY
5. Molumby could leave
Former Preston North End loanee Jayson Molumby could leave Brighton in some capacity this summer. (The Athletic) (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images) Photo: Jan Kruger
6. West Ham keen on Herrera
Manchester City are looking to offload some of their fringe players this summer to raise around £100 million through transfer deals before the potential sale of any senior players. As such, West Ham could make a move for winger Yangel Herrera. (Telegraph) (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Photo: Fran Santiago