Leeds news: Whites eager to beat two Premier League clubs to League Two wonderkid
LEEDS UNITED are planning to beat Brighton and Everton to Forest Green Rovers starlet Jordan Stevens.
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The 17-year-old midfielder has made 13 appearances in all competitions for the League Two newcomers this season.
He is under contract with Forest Green until June 2019.
After signing his maiden professional deal last September, Stevens said: “I’m very grateful for the opportunity.
“I’m not going to get too ahead of myself and stay on track to do my job for the team and push on for the first team.”
According to the Sunday People, Leeds are leading the chase for Stevens’ signature.
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Elland Road bosses are planning to strengthen their Under-23 squad as they take a long-term approach to the transfer market.
The Championship giants want to bring young, British talent through their ranks.
Leeds are also interested in Hull winger Tyler Hamilton.
The 19-year-old made his debut for the Tigers in the EFL Cup in August.
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Leeds have made a number of additions to their Under-23 team in recent months.
Goalkeeper Kamil Miazek, 23, put pen to paper on a short-term deal while forward Oliver Sarkic, 20, turned his loan move into a permanent deal.
Promising striker Ryan Edmondson, 16, was snapped up from York City on a long-term contract in November.
