EXCLUSIVE: Good news for Leeds with club now closing in on first signing this January as Whites make breakthrough in talks to sign EPL attacker after hijacking Southampton deal for player
Leeds United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Manuel Benson from Burnley as they fight off Championship rivals Southampton for the winger’s signature.
Daniel Farke’s men pulled off an incredible victory against Preston North End on Sunday when they came back from a goal down to win 2-1 in dramatic fashion.
The visitors took the lead at Elland Road after just two minutes when Will Keane redirected a miss-hit shot into the back of the net from five yards out. But Daniel James levelled the game four minutes later after heading home at the back post after a beautifully floated cross.
The home side then scored the winner deep into stoppage time with Joel Piroe converting from 12 yards.
With automatic promotion back to the Premier League on the line, Farke will know how important this win was and will be keen to bring in some January reinforcements to help their promotion push in the second half of the season.
According to a report from Football Insider, the club are now close to signing Burnley winger, Benson, despite Southampton registering their interest first in the player.
The Whites have however moved ahead of the Saints in the race to sign the Belgian winger after making a significant breakthrough in talks with Burnley on Saturday. The deal is not yet a done deal but a full agreement is expected to be reached in the coming days barring any last minute changes from either sides.
The report claims that Leeds is working on a loan deal until the end of the season for the 26-year-old who will add some much-needed depth to the squad.
Benson is also reportedly keen to make the move to Leeds after finding gametime difficult to come by at Burnley this season despite playing a pivotal role in the Clarets promotion next season.
The Belgian winger is also likely to be a replacement for Wilfried Gnonto who could depart Elland Road this month with West Ham linked to the Italian winger.
