“People I’ve spoken to”: Journalist drops exciting “behind the scenes” Leeds transfer update

Leeds United are working on other deals 'behind the scenes' alongside their drawn-out pursuit of RB Salzburg midfielder Brenden Aaronson, according to journalist Ryan Taylor. 

The Whites are yet to sign anyone in the January transfer window, and with just a few days remaining until the end of the month, time is running out for Marcelo Bielsa to bring in any additions. 

A serious hamstring injury has seen star midfielder Kalvin Phillips ruled out of action until March, resulting in Leeds being linked with several engine room operators in recent weeks. 

The likes of Boubacar Kamara and John Swift have been identified as possible targets for the west Yorkshire outfit but a formal offer is yet to materialse for any player. 

Leeds' lack of activity in the transfer market may be down to financial restraints, though, after Football Insider claimed they are only able to make loan signings due to financial fair play restrictions. 

That has left Bielsa with limited options during the current window, yet they are still attempting to raise the required funds to bring Aaronson to the club. 

According to The Athletic, Leeds have already seen a £15 million bid rejected for the 21-year-old and are planning on upping their offer to £20m in the next round of negotiations.

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It's believed that although the USA international believes moving to Elland Road would be a step up in his career, he doesn't want to leave Salzburg in a difficult position.

And the Austrian champions are also desperate not to lose their prized asset ahead of next month's Champions League encounter with Bayern Munich, meaning any deal is going to be complicated. 

Aaronson isn't the only