Orta and Marsch now keen on signing 'wonderful talent' who shares agent with 6 Leeds players

Leeds United are keen on a move for Blackburn Rovers forward Ben Brereton-Diaz, Sky Sports report.

Brereton-Diaz, who can play anywhere across the frontline, has enjoyed a prolific campaign in front of goal in the Championship.

The 22-year-old has scored 20 times in 30 second-tier appearances but has missed the last seven games with ankle ligament damage.

The Chile international has turned out as a left-winger and as a centre-forward under Tony Mowbray, who has dubbed the versatile forward as a ‘wonderful talent’.

Sky Sports shared a story on Tuesday evening, looking at 50 players who could be on the move over the coming months.

When it came to Brereton-Diaz, Leeds were the only side name-checked with an interest. His Ewood Park contract expires in the summer, although Blackburn have an option to extend that by a further 12 months, and could then decide to cash in over the summer.

Leeds are short of central attacking options at this moment in time, especially with star striker Patrick Bamford missing the majority of the season through injury.

Therefore, making a move for Brereton-Diaz, who can also play on the wing when required, could be a shrewd call.

He is also represented by Wasserman, the same agency as Crysencio Summerville, Adam Forshaw, Sam Greenwood, Charlie Cresswell, Jack Jenkins and Mateo Fernandez, so that could make a transfer easier when it comes to discussions.

Of course, the Whites will need to agree on a fee with Blackburn if they trigger that 12-month extension, but this could be one to keep a close eye on.

In other news: Orta now ‘open’ to signing ‘unbelievable’ Raphinha replacement who’s scored vs Leeds this season. 

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