Romano: Leeds closing in on £13m deal as well as Sinisterra, supporters surely buzzing - opinion

Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on reported Leeds United transfer target Tyler Adams.

In a recent post on Twitter, the Italian journalist revealed that, following a number of reports linking Victor Orta with a move for the RB Leipzig midfielder this summer, the Spanish director of football is now preparing a first bid for the 23-year-old USA international having entered into talks with the Bundesliga side.

The transfer insider goes on to state that Jesse Marsch is keen to bring the former New York Red Bulls starlet to Elland Road as a replacement for Kalvin Phillips, with the 48-year-old known to be a big fan of Adams – who is believed to be available for a figure of around €15m (£13m) this summer.

In his tweet, Romano said: “Leeds are preparing an opening bid for Tyler Adams, he’s included in the list of three potential new signings. The plan of Jesse Marsch is to replace Kalvin Phillips with Adams, he’s a big fan of USMNT midfielder. €15m needed, as Florian Plettenberg reports. Talks ongoing.”

ESPN backed up similar claims that Leeds are now closing in on a move for the American this summer.

In a further tweet, Romano also revealed that Leeds are now close to landing Feyenoord winger Luis Sinisterra, with Orta having reached full agreement on personal terms with the 23-year-old Colombia international.

While the recent confirmation of Phillips’ £45m move to Manchester City will undoubtedly come as a gutting blow to the Elland Road faithful, Romano’s suggestion that Orta is already in negotiations with Leipzig in order to replace the England international in Jesse Marsch’s squad is sure to be news that will leave Whites supporters buzzing.

While it is true that Adams found himself slipping down Domenico Tedesco’s