Burnley’s Josh Brownhill during the Sky Bet Championship match against Blackburn Rovers. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
With the January transfer window in full swing, Leeds could end up losing out on Josh Brownhill, who is weighing up offers from a Premier League club and abroad.
LeedsUnited.News revealed in November that Brownhill was a person of interest, with the 29-year-old central midfielder having already scored nine goals and assisted three more in 25 Championship appearances (transfer market), and with him available on a free transfer this summer, it’s clear why the Whites would want to land him now.
Leeds will miss Josh Brownhill
Although Daniel Farke expects Leeds to sign players in January, and Mergim Berisha is close to a loan deal with the club, potentially losing to Brownhill will surely be a disappointment.
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It is unclear whether Burnley will look to extend the player’s contract or allow him to continue, but if they did at this stage it could affect their title aspirations.
Leeds are ‘dissatisfied’ at Elland Road
The Clarets currently sit second in the Championship table, just one point behind Leeds, with both in contention for automatic promotion if they can start to pull away from the chasing pack.
West Ham looking at Josh Brownhill
Sunderland and Sheffield United are the other two teams within striking distance of the top of the English second division.
From Brownhill’s perspective, this could be the last chance he gets for a big career move.
With Graham Potter having just taken over at West Ham, it could be an opportune time for Brownhill to join the east London outfit as the manager begins to reshape the squad.
