3 EFL alternatives Leeds United could turn to after transfer insider reveals Brentford remain highly-interested in Nottingham Forest ace

Looking to keep their place in the Premier League, it is set to be a massive few weeks for Leeds United. 

The Yorkshire outfit hold a six-point advantage over the relegation places, however, Burnley in 18th, have two games in hand on the Whites.

The Whites are admirers of Brennan Johnson, however, relegation to the second-tier would seemingly destroy any chance they have of securing a deal for the exciting attacker.

Brentford provided Leeds with interest in the summer for the exciting winger’s services, with the Bees reportedly seeing two bids rejected.

Speaking to FLW, transfer insider Dean Jones revealed that Brentford are still very much interested in a move for Johnson, so, here, we take a look at three EFL alternatives that Leeds should consider if they are unable to strike a deal with the 20-year-old…

Keane Lewis-Potter 

Keane Lewis-Potter is enjoying an excellent campaign at Hull City this season, attracting plenty of Premier League interest during the process. 

Leeds are one club who should be monitoring the exciting 21-year-old, given the evident talent he is already displaying, c combined with the high ceiling he also has. 

Typically operating on the left wing, Lewis-Potter has an excellent dribbling ability and is a consistent source of chances and final-third productivity. 

Morgan Gibbs-White 

Morgan Gibbs-White is another young player who has thrived within the EFL this season, with the attacker enjoying an excellent loan spell with Sheffield United thus far. 

His parent club being Wolves, it remains to be seen if the 22-year-old is part of Bruno Lage’s plans at Molineux next season. 

Gibbs-White is an extremely versatile option, who has impressed on the wing, central midfielder, in a number 10 role and as