Leeds United target Josh Brownhill might not be on his way to Elland Road after all. The talented Bristol City midfielder has played an extremely impressive season and has attracted interest several clubs including Bristol City.
It is now being claimed that Bristol City who signed the player to a new contract are not looking to sell him to Leeds United. With their hopes of getting Brownhill going down, here are three replacement they can look at for next season.
Marko Grujic
Dubbed as the “new Nemanja Matic” for his tall, commanding figure and his quiet yet effective presence on the pitch, Grujic is one player who is still waiting to kick off his career at Liverpool. He was convinced personally by Klopp’s call to snub other clubs in favour of Liverpool. The 21-year joined Liverpool during the 2015-16 season and the box to box midfielder was sent back on loan for the rest of the season and had to wait till the next season to make his Liverpool.
Since then, he has only played 12 games for the club. Sitting on the bench week in week out has hampered his progress and is perhaps deserving of more game time, given the fact that he adds certain steel to any midfield and along with his good range of passing, can be an asset to any attack.
Presently he is on loan at Cardiff City but would be available for a loan next season again.
Nick Powell
The English player failed to impress at Manchester United where he made only 9 appearances in four years. He subsequently moved to Wigan in 2016 where he has impressed for the Latics.
He would prove to be another cheaper alternative for Leeds United as Wigan are reportedly ready to give in to any incoming party seeking Powell and have placed a fee of £1.5 million should the Whites wish to pry away Powell from the League One club.
Thomas Cairney
The 26-year-old has been in excellent form this season at Craven Cottage. Fulham, who made it clear that they are not ready to part ways with any of their players and instead wants to bring in a few new faces, might be the major stumbling block in the progress of the deal.
Cairney has scored around 22 goals in over 100 appearances for Fulham and would be a good deal for Leeds United, given his football dynamics. However, agreeing on a deal with a Fulham side who will in no way want to lose their captain will be difficult.
