Leeds United get a major contract boost in the transfer window and clarity for Daniel Farke

Leeds United transfer rumours as Nottingham Forest step up interest in Taylor Harwood-Bellis

A look at the latest Leeds United transfer rumours on Friday, August 18.

Nottingham Forest step up efforts to sign Leeds target

Alan Nixon, via his Patreon, claims Nottingham Forest will turn their attention to Manchester City’s England under-21 skipper Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Steve Cooper’s side are looking to freshen their options up in the heart of defence and are desperate for new faces.

The report claims the Reds are hopeful they’ll be able to agree a deal with City for the young centre-half who impressed on loan with Burnley last season. Pep Guradiola’s side have set a reported asking price of £15million, which has put off Burnley, West Ham, Fulham and Leeds from making an approach.

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Harwood-Bellis was left out of the City squad that won the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night against Sevilla and wants firs team football this season. Forest are also reportedly keen on Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.

Paul Heckingbottom addresses Oli McBurnie’s future amid Leeds United links

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom has shut down any transfer speculation linking Oli McBurnie with a move to Leeds United this summer. The 27-year-old, who was born in Leeds, is good friends with a number of players at Elland Road.

McBurnie watched a number of games at Leeds last season as a guest of Luke Ayling, but there’s no truth in any transfer across Yorkshire at this stage. When asked if his former club had been in touch with the Blades, Heckingbottom told the Examiner: “No.”

When pushed further and asked if it is a given that 27-year-old stays at Bramall Lane, Heckingbottom replied: “Yes, he’s staying.”

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