Elland Road transfer news: Leeds United 'have made offer' for defensive gem

Leeds United are looking to complete a last-gasp deal to sign highly-rated Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay, according to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor.

The Whites have failed to attract any fresh faces to Elland Road since the transfer window opened at the start of the month and time is running out if head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to welcome reinforcements, with tonight's 11pm deadline fast approaching.

Respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed Leeds are in pole position to land Ramsay before the transfer window slams shut.

Di Marzio understands Serie A side Bologna are also keen to acquire the right-back's services but Aberdeen were unhappy with their opening offer.

It has emerged, via the Press and Journal, that Leeds have lodged a £3million bid which would see the 18-year-old remain on loan with his current employers until the end of the season.

The report claims Bologna have tabled an offer worth £4.8million, while Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Leicester City, Eintracht Frankfurt and Hoffenheim have also taken a keen interest.

Alex Crook, the talkSPORT reporter, has suggested Watford have now entered the race for Ramsay's signature.

However, the teenager still has two-and-a-half years remaining on his contract, meaning Aberdeen are in no rush to sell the academy graduate.

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Taylor has confirmed that Leeds have submitted a bid to sign Ramsay as they look to make inroads for the first time since the window opened for business.

Although the journalist understands his Scottish Premiership employers would rather keep him on their books, he still believes a late deal could be