To bolster their roster, the Whites could use one or two additions, but it’s also plausible that certain players, like Charlie Cresswell, who is on the outskirts, are leaving.
Daniel Farke has already said that he plans to reinforce the positions of left-back and number 10. These are the ones who appear to need it the most.
Yesterday, Sam Byram sustained yet another injury. Junior Firpo, on the other hand, contributed two assists from the bench but has also had trouble staying healthy this year.Scottish left-back Josh Doig of Hellas Verona, who has been linked to a transfer to Elland Road alongside Rangers and AC Monza, could be one possible choice for Leeds.
Doig compared to Cristiano Ronaldo
Doig was at Hibernian, where he played with Lewis Stevenson, prior to moving to Serie A. Doig was considered a great talent for the Scottish team; according to Football Scotland, one of his former teammates even compared him to Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Josh has the ability to reach the highest levels,” he stated. He is quick, powerful, and six feet three inches tall. Without intending to come across as ominous, even a cursory glance at him while his shirt is off makes him resemble Ronaldo in terms of physicality.
He is a natural athlete, and I don’t think I have ever seen one better than him. He is a wonderful boy, and I hope he continues to succeed.
At just 21 years old, Doig has already made well over 100 senior appearances, and at 6 feet 3 inches, he is obviously quite physically strong.
In light of Byram and Firpo’s injury troubles thus far this season, Leeds will want a player like Doig who can offer some consistency in terms of their fitness.
In other developments:
Blackburn Rovers transfer talk: Leeds United man wanted, £500k deal, Newcastle plot raid
While defensive improvements could help Blackburn Rovers stay in the race this season, Rovers may miss out on a top young player in January.
Blackburn Rovers may have a busy January transfer window given their poor form throughout the hectic winter calendar.
With four straight losses, Blackburn is currently ranked 17th in the Championship and might find themselves in a relegation battle if their play does not improve.Although there are players believed to be leaving Ewood Park as well as arriving, manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has already pleaded with the club’s owner to allow him to be active in the transfer market this month in order to help the team stay in the Championship.
Blackburn Rovers reportedly activated Connor O’Riordan’s release clause
The fact that Blackburn has activated Connor O’Riordan’s release clause to sign the defender from Crew Alexandra suggests that the club has already made up its mind over its first transfer of the window.
According to reports, Blackburn has paid O’Riordan’s £500,000 transfer fee in order to speak with him. Tomasson wants to strengthen his team’s defence as the season progresses.
The 20-year-old is well-regarded and has already received international experience with the Ireland U21 team, so Blackburn may be wise to acquire him.
Rovers, who are stuck in 17th position in the Championship this season, have the second-worst defence in the league as of right now, having given up 48 goals in just 26 games. This has led to fears of relegation to League One.
Newcastle United target young Blackburn midfielder
Newcastle United, a Premier League team, has expressed interest in midfielder Rory Finneran after he became the youngest player to ever be included in Blackburn’s matchday squad against Bristol City last month.
Having been a member of Blackburn since he was eight years old, Finneran is obviously well-liked by the team, as evidenced by the fact that last month, at the tender age of fifteen, he was named to the side’s bench.
Scouts have reportedly been deployed to Ewood Park to observe the young player, who has already received an Ireland u17 cap, according to Football Insider. As Newcastle looks to bolster their roster for the future with this January signing, the Magpies are reportedly prepared to launch a bid for the defensive midfielder in January.
Given that Newcastle has been successful in developing players from their academy into the first team—Sean Longstaff and Dylan Miley, in particular, have shown promise recently—Finneran might be persuaded to sign with them.
Blackburn want Charlie Cresswell but face competition from other clubs
Charlie Cresswell is a player that many clubs are keeping an eye on in January. Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds United, has the centre defender fighting for playing time.
He has only started one Championship game for the Whites this season, despite inking a new contract in the summer that will keep him at Elland Road until 2027. He could have to quit the team in order to play more often elsewhere.
Among the teams apparently interested in the defender are Blackburn, Middlesbrough, and Suffolk Town, according to Alan Nixon, who has linked them to Cresswell.
A bidding battle may break out in January due to the defender’s interest, but Leeds is unlikely to let the 21-year-old to leave the team for a contender for promotion this month.
Although it will be disappointing for Blackburn to hear, Leeds manager Tim Farke has stated that “something extraordinary” must occur before he will let one of his players go. Cresswell showed promise last season while on loan at Millwall, so the manager will be hoping the defender can contribute significantly to the Whites in the second half of the season.
