Sheffield United are eyeing up a move for Brighton and Hove Albion youngster Marc Leonard as they prepare for life in the Championship. That’s according to Football Insider, who claim the Blades and Hull City have registered their interest in the 22-year-old, who has spent the last two seasons on loan with Northampton Town.
The report claims United have been keeping tabs on Leonard’s performances for some time and it seems they have been impressed with the potential and talent he has shown in the middle of the park. The Seagulls are willing to part with the Scotsman, whose contract runs until next summer, and it is said he could be available for as little as £300,000.
Of course, this could be a summer of change at Bramall Lane after seeing their Premier League relegation fate sealed last weekend at Newcastle United. The Blades have 13 players approaching the end of their current deals, with the likes of Oli McBurnie, George Baldock, Jayden Bogle, Ben Osborn and Daniel Jebbison set to leave the club for nothing, should new deals not be finalised.
