In addition to Sheffield United and Norwich City, Leeds United are reportedly “interested” in Liverpool
attacker Bobby Clark, according to a report by Football Insider. The Yorkshire club is eager to sign the Premier League rookie on loan before the new season begins this weekend, with a home game against newly promoted Portsmouth as their first goal of the season.Clark, 19, is tipped for a bright future by the Merseyside club and is under contract at Liverpool until June 2028. However, the club must decide what to do with him between now and the end of the transfer window later this month. According to the most recent update on his situation, Football Insider claims the Whites want to entice Clark to Elland Road, but they will have competition from Championship rivals Sheffield United and Norwich City, as well as Red Bull Salzburg in Austria.Leeds United eyeing Liverpool man Clark as someone to boost striking unit and give more competitiveness and depth to their ranks. Following the sale of Crysencio Summerville to West Ham, Leeds United will require attacking reinforcements over the next weeks.
He was signed by Liverpool in 2021, and the Reds have often used him in their junior teams ever since.
To date, the England youth international has made 14 appearances in the first team and contributed one goal.
Although Clark has the potential to be an important player for Arne Slot’s team in the future, the choices available to him at his position make it unlikely that he will secure a regular spot in their starting lineup for the upcoming season.
Thus, a loan exit would be the best option for him and would provide him with an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities.
Where will Leeds United aim next?
At this point, it’s unclear where Clark will ultimately wind up—assuming Liverpool lets him walk out the door.
Leeds United, Norwich City, and Sheffield United all seem to be in the running.
Over the weekend, Daniel Farke’s team played their last summer friendly against Valencia, winning 2-1 thanks to goals from Mateo Joseph and Georginio Rutter. Portsmouth, their next opponents, lost 2-1 on the road at Charlton Athletic.
