This season, throughout all competitions, the 26-year-old star has only started five of his 17 games for Bournemouth.Earlier in the window, Leeds and the Wales star were linked. The emphasis now is on defensive additions.
However, interest in Brooks is still high. As Phil Hay revealed this week, Leeds is still interested in the former Sheffield United player, and a transfer might go place at the end of the month. Bailey made a statement.
Brooks was accessible at the beginning of the window and subsequently unavailable, according to the transfer specialist who spoke with LeedsUnited.News. Bailey acknowledges that a move might take place before the conclusion of the January window.
“Brooks is an odd one since he used to be available but is now unavailable. He should come down to the final few days of the window, in my opinion. Leeds has a stake in that. However, as the deadline draws nearer, Bailey told LeedsUnited.News, “Farke is smart; he’s not just bringing players in for players sake.”
“Leicester sent Sam Greenwood to Middlesbrough for a reason—he’s a great player, but he’s not getting in. Leeds is exercising extreme caution; Farke is an excellent team builder who maintains the team spirit. Inquiring as to whether Brooks may wind up at Leeds, the journalist continued, “Eager not to disturb the status.”
Leeds tried to sign Matt O’Riley, Nadiem Amiri, and several other players in the summer because they required a no. 10. However, it never happened. Joel Piroe has reverted to his original role as a center-forward ever since.
Georginio Rutter has been employed there for the past few weeks. However, it is the one offensive position where we are shallow. The emphasis will be on one or two new defenders, but a new 10 might join if the chance presents itself.
It may be that player, Brooks. Undoubtedly esteemed at Elland Road, Brooks has demonstrated his skill throughout the years in the Championship, contributing to 20 goals in 69 matches.
In relevant news:
Football Insider has been informed by sources that Southampton has defeated Leeds United in the race to recruit Burnley forward Manuel Benson this month.
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Pete O’Rourke said in an interview with the latest episode of Football Insider’s Insider Track Podcast that the Saints and the Clarets are getting closer to finalising a deal for the 26-year-old to be sent on loan for the duration of the season.
Benson’s weekly pay increased once Burnley was promoted, but wage contributions are reportedly still being settled.
But a general agreement has been reached, and Leeds’ attempt is now expected to fail.
Football Insider reported on January 19 that although an offer was accepted, Benson’s loan deal to Southampton had not progressed.
After that, Leeds moved up to the top of the standings and entered advanced negotiations with Vincent Kompany’s team for the versatile forward, but their Championship opponents have now edged them out.
Benson has only made five appearances for the Clarets in all competitions, and he has only seven times been selected for the Premier League matchday squad.
He demonstrated his skills in the Championship during Burnley’s victorious season that resulted in promotion, with 14 goals and five assists.
The Belgian signed an extension with Turf Moor just last summer, so his deal there is valid until June 2027.
With their 2-1 victory over Preston North End on Sunday, January 21, Leeds moved up to fourth place in the Championship, four points behind third-place Saints.
On Wednesday, January 24, they will play their next match against Norwich City, and on Sunday, January 28, Southampton will play Watford in the FA Cup fourth round.