'Incredible player', 'Huge coup' - These Leeds fans are loving latest transfer link

Leeds United are looking to sign Chelsea youngster Lewis Baker on a permanent deal, although they will also consider loaning him if Chelsea are unwilling to sell, according to The Mirror’s live transfer blog (28/06 18:20).

The 23-year-old midfielder has been on Chelsea’s books for a number of years, and has spent time on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, Vitesse and Middlesbrough.

Last season at Boro, Baker made 12 appearances in the Championship, scoring one goal, but wasn’t favoured by new manager Tony Pulis when he took over in December.

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The central midfielder is one of a number of Chelsea youngsters who haven’t made an impression at the club and have spent their entire careers out on loan.

According to the report, Marcelo Bielsa is looking to buy Baker, who is valued at £4.95million on Transfermarkt, although a loan deal could also take place if Chelsea don’t want to sell their player.

Here’s a selection of what some Leeds fans are saying about the potential move.

@Jamie_Temp @gibby8 be a good signing this

— Simon armitage (@SArmitage10) June 29, 2018

Incredible player for The Championship. Would be a huge signing.

— MR Mariner (@mmarinerr) June 29, 2018

Lewis Baker hmmm. Am struggling to get excited about a 23yo with such limited English football experience (his Dutch experience is fine). Last season at Boro was meant to be his breakthrough one, didn't happen for him. #lufc

— MG (@MGlufcagain) June 29, 2018

He’s a decent player, him and forshaw would dominate any midfield!

— Barry Hamilton (@BazHam88) June 29, 2018

This is a quality signing if it comes off!! #LUFC

— Liam (@LRoche04) June 29, 2018

Isn’t making me dance around the room with joy. If he was that good why wouldn’t #boro be wanting to keep him?

— phil (@loveleeds80) June 29, 2018

Would be a fantastic signing, especially on a permanent. Easily could make it at Prem level

— Bielsabub (@FootballPeters) June 29, 2018

Think this would be a great signing, loads of potential and good technical ability!

— James Furniss (@Furnthebigguy) June 29, 2018

Seems like it’s quite far down the line if talks are progressing well and he wants to come. Would be a huge coup if we get him on a perm, plenty of talent could be a big player in the future

— The Forshaw lufc (@TheJeffrey22) June 29, 2018

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