Leeds United have received a warning that they must finalize a deal for Blackburn Rovers attacking midfielder Sammie Szmodics within seven days, as stated by journalist Alan Nixon.
Daniel Farke’s team is aiming to bolster their squad to secure promotion and avoid missing out for the second season in a row.
With the departure of Archie Gray and potential exits of other key players, Leeds might find themselves with a significant transfer budget to enhance their team. Leeds has recently joined the competition for Szmodics, who is also attracting interest from Ipswich, the new Premier League entrants.
Despite Ipswich’s failed offer for Szmodics, Nixon mentioned that any interested parties must secure the signing of the Republic of Ireland international by the end of the month to allow Blackburn time to find a replacement. It would indeed be a significant achievement for Leeds to secure Szmodics, a top scorer in the Championship last season, potentially alongside Joel Piroe.
The attacking midfielder still has two years remaining on his contract with the possibility of an additional year, giving Blackburn the leverage not to offload their key player at a discounted price. It’s crucial for Blackburn to hold on to their valuable asset amid interest from other clubs like Leeds and Ipswich.
