Leeds United step up Tyler Adams and Charles de Ketelaere pursuits

The Athletic and the YEP have respectively reported the intensifying of Leeds United’s ongoing transfer plans.

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With Kalvin Phillips on his way to Manchester City and Raphinha on his way out too,

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Firstly, Phil Hay reports that Leeds are pursuing the services of Belgium and Club Bruges youngster, Charles de Ketelaere.

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The 21-year-old is a highly-touted and versatile attacking talent, primarily operating as a false nine,

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He also has 8 caps and one goal for Belgium to sit alongside three Belgian league titles and a solitary Belgian Super Cup victory on his mantlepiece.

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The Whites are also aiming for the signing of a winger, with PSV’s Cody Gakpo the biggest link so far, plus a replacement for Kalvin Phillips in midfield,

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The Yorkshire Evening Post report that Tyler Adams is seemingly the top of three midfielder targets, with Leeds in talks with the American international.

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