Liverpool set asking price for Leeds target Williams
22 Jun 2021 07:57 am, by Ellandback1
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 22nd June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Liverpool set asking price for Leeds target Williams
A host of Premiership clubs including Leeds have been alerted by the news that Liverpool have reluctantly agreed to part with highly rated defender Neco Williams, but not without slapping a £10m price tag on him.
The Welsh International was born and raised in Wrexham, but joined the Liverpool Academy at the tender age of six; rising through the ranks ever since. Unfortunately for Williams, Trent Alexander-Arnold's form has restricted him to just 12 Premier League appearances over the past two seasons. At 20, Williams is looking for first team football, but would he find it at Elland Road. Williams is currently on international duty with Wales at Euro 2020 and started at left back against Italy. Could this versatility be the reason for Leeds United's interest with right back a fairly well served position?
Luke Ayling missed just 20 mins of game time all season. His non stop charging up and down the right wing has earnt the 29 year old almost cult status as Elland Road. We must also remember we too have a massive talent in our youth set up. Leeds poached Cody Dramah from under Fulham's noses this time last Summer. The 19 year old made 22 appearances for Leeds U23's in their promotion winning season, with many positive reviews for the England U20 defender.
Nobody could fault Williams potential, but it looks like Ayling has plenty more miles in the tank and with Cody Drameh waiting for his chance is right back really a positing we need to strengthen?
Young trio expected to sign
After weeks of speculation, talks are now underway between Leeds and Celtic to bring highly rated defender Leo Hjelde to Elland Road. The 17 year old Norwegian, dubbed 'the new Virgil Van Dijk' has one year left on his contract at Celtic Park, and U23 Manager Mark Jackson is keen to replace Oliver Casey who is about to sign a three year deal with Blackpool!
Leeds long term pursuit of Latics wonderkid Sean McGurk may be concluded shortly, after hearing that the 17 year old will be out of contract at the end of the month. Should the attacking midfielder put pen to paper at Thorp Arch, he will be able to rekindle his on field relationship with Joe Gelhardt!
The first deal expected to be tied up is Birmingham City's Amari Miller. The 18 year old has attracted a great deal of attention, but talks are at an advanced stage with Leeds who have made an offer of up to £1.5m depending on how he progresses!
