In order to avoid missing out on promotion for a second straight season, Daniel Farke’s team is trying to bolster their roster.
The Whites will be trying to hang on to as many of their best players as they can, but they have already lost young talent Archie Grey to Tottenham, while Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville have also been linked to Premier League destinations.
Blackburn set a deadline for Szmodics.
Leeds might find themselves in a situation where they have a sizable transfer money to bolster their team after Gray’s departure and the potential departure of other stars.
Leeds has reportedly entered the hunt for Szmodics, who is also drawing interest from Premier League newcomers Ipswich, according to TalkSPORT.
Sammie Szmodics representing Blackburn Rovers in action.
Leeds and Ipswich are showing interest in Szmodics.
Actually, it’s believed that the Tractor Boys’ bid of £6 million plus add-ons was turned down for the 28-year-old, who scored the most goals in the Championship the previous season with 27.
According to Nixon, though, Blackburn needs to sign a replacement before the end of the month if any prospective suitors wish to sign the Republic of Ireland international.