The departure of Glen Kamara and Archie Gray has left a significant gap in midfield at Elland Road.
In an effort to fill this void, Leeds United have intensified their pursuit of Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark.
The Whites have been monitoring Clark for some time, but with the transfer deadline looming in about 15 days, the urgency has increased.
According to HITC, the Liverpool midfielder is a top priority for the West Yorkshire outfit. However, there is strong competition for his signature, with RB Salzburg also in the race. Ex-Liverpool coach and Klopp’s assistant, Pepijn Lijnders, is currently leading RB Salzburg and is very keen on signing the youngster.
Clark is a promising talent whose potential has been praised by Jürgen Klopp and his coaching staff.
Other clubs, including Championship sides Norwich City and Sheffield United, are also interested in the midfielder.
RB Salzburg is considering both loan and permanent deals for Clark. Lijnders prefers a permanent move, viewing the English midfielder as a long-term asset for the club.
Liverpool’s Transfer Exodus and its Impact on Bobby Clark
Liverpool recently sold Fabio Carvalho to Brentford for a reported £25 million, which, according to HITC, marks the beginning of a significant transfer exodus at Anfield.
New coach Arne Slot is looking to revamp the squad in the post-Klopp era and plans to offload players who do not fit into his vision.
There are rumors that academy graduates Ben Doak and Tyler Morton are also on the list of players to be sold, as Slot does not see them as part of his plans.
Given Liverpool’s willingness to send Clark out on loan, it suggests that he might not be in Slot’s immediate plans.
The coach’s long-term vision for Clark remains unclear, but Liverpool is unlikely to turn down a profitable offer. A loan move could still be an option if they see Clark as part of their future.
This situation could benefit Leeds United, who are looking for a loan move to replace Kamara and Gray.
However, with RB Salzburg currently leading the race, Leeds will need to act quickly, something they have struggled with in the past.
Despite the competition, Leeds United remain hopeful of securing Bobby Clark’s services to bolster their midfield before the transfer window closes.
