Leeds United are likely to shelve plans to sign Josh Mulligan until the summer, with a new winger being prioritised this month.
According to Football Insider, Leeds United are set to shelve their plans to sign a new midfielder, with Josh Mulligan specifically mentioned in that regard. Daniel Farke’s side are set to prioritise the signing of a new wide attacker this month to bolster their ranks in the final third.
Leeds United have picked up their form, losing just the once in their last eight Premier League games to boost their survival hopes. Their resurgent form has ensured Daniel Farke’s side sit eight points clear of the nearest relegation spot, currently occupied by West Ham United, as things are looking positive for the Elland Road outfit.
Despite their improvements, Farke still wants reinforcements this month, as a few areas are being targeted. For instance, Dutch centre-back Danilho Doekhi is being heavily linked with a move, but the club were also looking at a new midfielder as well as a winger.
Josh Mulligan was a player of interest to Leeds United, with the Scottish midfielder proving his worth with some tremendous performances for Hibernian this season. He’s currently viewed as a standout midfielder in the Scottish Premiership, as Leeds United were eager to snap him up this month.
There is competition from Celtic in the race to sign Mulligan, although Hibernian are in a strong position to keep hold of him. In any case, Leeds United are now set to shelve their plans to pursue the 23-year-old Scottish midfielder this month, and instead prioritise a move for a new winger.
Leeds United to sign a new winger?
Leeds United are concerned about their depth in the final third, specifically the wide areas, as they angle a move for a new winger. Swiss international Ruben Vargas was linked earlier, and so was former Lazio star Taty Castellanos, who has since joined their relegation rivals West Ham this month.
Leeds United will stay active in the market in pursuit of a new winger, and this focus could see them shelve plans to sign Josh Mulligan. Farke’s side have the necessary depth in the central positions, although they will keep tabs on the 23-year-old Scottish midfielder and make their move in the summer instead.
