Leeds United are expected to make a formal bid for Norwich City striker Jonathan Rowe, according to TEAMtalk.
The Whites are said to be ready to step up their interest in the explosive winger in the coming days and believe they still have a chance of beating Marseille to his signature.
After seeing Crysencio Summerville finally end his summer saga with a £25million move to West Ham United, Leeds are expected to bring in a replacement for their star utility man and make Rowaj an option.
Both Wilfried Gnonto and Daniel James started in Leeds’ Championship opener against Portsmouth on Saturday and remain the only wings in the first team following Summerville’s departure.
Rowe, who has less than 12 months left on his current contract with the Canaries, is an unsurprising target for Daniel Farke’s side, with the England Under-21 international “likely certain” to leave Carrow Road this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
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Marseille’s original offer was rejected
An initial bid from Marseille for Rowe, believed to be worth around £10m, was rejected by Norwich earlier in the window, according to TEAMtalk.
The Canaries are said to continue to demand £15m for their star winger and it remains to be seen whether Marseille will come back with an improved offer.
The situation could soon turn in Leeds’ favour, with the Whites now preparing their first official bid to Norwich for Rowe, which is expected to eclipse the Ligue 1 giants’ initial proposal.
Rowe, who graduated from Norwich’s academy, had a breakout season in the Championship, scoring 12 goals and registering two assists in 32 games last campaign and was described as “incredible” by David Wagner.
Rowe could soon be linked with former Premier League ace Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, who have both sealed moves to Marseille before.
Marseille’s move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah can be “considered 100 per cent failed”, according to Fabrizio Romano, after the French outfit decided not to meet Arsenal’s demands for the Englishman and instead signed Elye Wahi.
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Shows “concrete interest” in Bashir Humphreys
Fabrizio Romano has revealed on X that Leeds United are showing concrete interest in Chelsea defender Bashir Humphreys.
The England under-21 international at Burnley has no shortage of suitors this summer, and Humphreys is said to be targeted by Bundesliga clubs as well.
According to Romanov, the promising centre-back is expected to leave Chelsea “in the coming days”, either on loan or permanently.
The 21-year-old has spent the last 18 months away from Stamford Bridge. He was given regular time at Swansea last season and made 24 Championship appearances.
Humphreys could soon become Leeds’ second summer signing following the arrival of Joe Rodon from Tottenham on a permanent deal, while Max Wober remains over the deadline.