Phil Hay: Leeds now working on move for 'confident' defender; club have already approved sale

Leeds United correspondent Phil Hay has claimed that the Whites are working on a move to sign Aberdeen defender Calvin Ramsay.

The Whites were first linked with a move for the 18-year-old during the January transfer window. Rumours have continued in recent months, with reports at the end of April suggesting Leeds were granted permission to enter talks with the ‘confident’ defender.

Aberdeen have green-lighted a possible sale due to needing the funds and are holding out for a ‘significant’ seven-figure fee.

Reliable reporter Hay shared an in-depth story on The Athletic late on Sunday evening after the Whites secured their Premier League status on the final day.

Hay touched on transfer targets within the report, claiming that Leeds chiefs are working on a move for Ramsay. A fee has also been agreed for Brenden Aaronson, while a Premier League forward is also on the agenda.

Although Victor Orta’s big-money signings haven’t exactly been brilliant, the director of football has had great success when it comes to bringing in young talent.

Leeds became the first team in Premier League history to hand eight teenagers their debuts in a single season, with the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood impressing on the final day.

Ramsay, who is 18 years of age, has been a regular for Aberdeen, contributing to 10 goals in 33 games this season, so he appears to be another star of the future. He is also wanted by Liverpool, so if the Whites can push through a move over the coming weeks, it could be an extremely exciting one in years to come.

In other news: Leeds have also made contact over ‘outstanding’ forward; Orta not messing around

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