Leeds given green light for Orta to sign "£30m player", he's "getting rave reviews" - opinion

Leeds United have been handed a huge boost in their bid to bring Sonny Perkins to Elland Road this summer.

In a recent post on their official website, West Ham United revealed that, following a number of reports linking the forward with a move to Leeds this summer, the 18-year-old has now left the London Stadium on a free transfer upon the expiry of his contract.

However, in a recent thread on Twitter, ExWHUemployee revealed that, while it previously looked as if the England under-18 international was set to join Jesse Marsch’s side, Tottenham Hotspur have now entered the race for the teenager.

In his tweets, the Hammers insider said: “He was meant to be going to Leeds but Spurs, the club he supports, made a late move. He has a decision to make between the two now, I believe. Leeds or Spurs.”

Considering the sheer amount of potential that Perkins undoubtedly possesses, the news that the youngster is now available to sign on a free transfer will certainly have come as a huge boost to Victor Orta and the Whites, regardless of Tottenham’s interest in the forward.

Indeed, the £1.08m-rated talent has consistently impressed in the West Ham youth ranks, scoring nine goals and registering four assists over 31 appearances for the under-18s, along with bagging 12 goals and providing one assist over his 21 Premier League 2 appearances for Mark Robson’s under-23 side last season.

These returns saw the attacker – who is capable of operating from central and attacking midfield, as well as on the left and right flank and at centre-forward – earn a number of call-ups to David Moyes’ first-team squad last season. Perkins featured in two Europa League group stage games, in addition to making his Premier League debut – rather ironically –