Leeds United transfer news as agreement reached for Manchester United target Luke Thomas

Leeds United have reached an agreement to sign Leicester City defender Luke Thomas ahead of Manchester United, according to Last Word on Sports.

The English media outlet reported on Wednesday (30 August) that the agreement with the Foxes is signed and sealed to secure the services of the 22-year-old.

Daily Mail reported on 28 August that Manchester United were also hoping to sign him ahead of the deadline.

Good move

The Whites desperately need a left-back ahead of the transfer deadline and by the looks of it, they’re getting one.

Junior Firpo’s injury woes are there for everyone to see and even when fit he’s not been the player Leeds thought they were signing from Barcelona.

The Catalan side thought he would be the heir apparent to Jordi Alba after how well he performed at Real Betis.

However, that did not happen and Marcelo Bielsa’s hope to turn him into that same player also failed and he’s now considered a liability at Elland Road.

Thomas is certainly and upgrade on the Spanish youth international and hopefully, there are no late snags in the deal.

Manchester United perhaps could not guarantee him playing time which is what has seen him prefer a move to Elland Road instead.

In other Leeds United news, agents and personal terms update has emerged as the Whites have agreed fee for another new signing.