Leeds United have registered their interest in signing Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho, sources have told Football Insider.
The ex-Man City and Leicester star, 28, is available for a late-January loan move after failing to establish himself in the starting XI at the Spanish club.
Leeds have shortlisted Iheanacho and made contact over a deal, although they face strong competition from clubs in England and across Europe’s top leagues.
He only left Leicester to join Sevilla on a free transfer in the summer following their promotion but could already be set for a return to English football.
The striker has made 11 appearances across all competitions this term, scoring three goals.
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Seven of those outings have come as part of the starting line-up as Iheanacho struggles for regular game time in his first spell away from English football.
Iheanacho is under contract with Sevilla until June 2026, with the Spanish club holding the option to extend his deal an extra 12 months.
Leeds join Wolves and Ipswich in Iheanacho race
He hit five goals in 23 Championship games with Leicester last term as Enzo Maresca’s side were promoted to the Premier League as champions.
That is a feat Daniel Farke’s Leeds side are trying to repeat this season and the Whites sit top of the table with 53 points after 26 games.
The Yorkshire giants currently have Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph and Patrick Bamford to call on up front but are eyeing a move for additional firepower before the transfer window shuts on 3 February.
Piroe is the club’s top scorer with 10 goals in 27 outings this term.
Leeds United youngster Luca Thomas has completed a loan move to National League outfit Halifax Town for the remainder of the season.
The attacker spent most of the first half of the campaign out on loan at York City, also in the fifth tier, after having had an initial short-term loan spell extended until January. During his time at the high-flying Minstermen, whom he first joined in October, he netted twice in 10 appearances.
Prior to his loan to York, he had scored six goals in five Premier League 2 matches and then marked his debut for his loan club with a goal against Ebbsfleet, which was his first in senior football. His second came in a 6-2 thrashing of Maidenhead United in November.
Out of the 10 matches Thomas played, the 20-year-old started three. He returned to Elland Road this month but has now joined up with Halifax, who are pushing for a play-off spot.
A statement from Leeds United said: “Leeds United can announce Luca Thomas has completed a loan move to Vanarama National League side FC Halifax Town. The forward joins the Shaymen for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, linking up with Chris Millington’s side who currently sit just outside the Play-Off positions on goal difference.
“Earlier in the campaign, the 20-year-old forward enjoyed a loan spell at fellow National League outfit York City, where he scored two goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for the Minstermen.
“Everyone at the club wishes Luca well during his time at The Shay and we look forward to seeing his further development.”
Thomas, whose contract expires this summer, has yet to make his senior debut for United. His loan exit follows that of Joe Gelhardt to Hull City and Charlie Crew to Doncaster Rovers.
