Leeds United launching transfer bid for out of favour Nottingham Forest player

Leeds United are plotting a move for Nottingham Forest centre-back Andrew Omobamidele to boost their defensive options in the January window, according to new reports.

Given Forest’s stellar Premier League play under Nuno Espírito Santo, Omobamidele has fallen out of favor at the City Ground this season and is expected to depart on an initial loan this month.

Given their obvious lack of depth at center-back, Leeds, who are presently a point ahead of Burnley and Sheffield United in the Championship standings, are naturally looking for defensive reinforcements for the remainder of the season.

Leeds United eye Andrew Omobamidele in loan-to-buy deal

According to transfer journalist Alan Nixon, via Patreon, the Whites have opened talks about a deal that could be a loan with a guaranteed buy for Republic of Ireland international Omobamidele, while Forest hope to raise £10 million from selling the 22-year-old.

Daniel Farke’s team does have strong defensive alternatives, according to Nixon, but they want to make sure they have competition, therefore they view Omobamidele as a long-term investment.
Due to Harry Souttar’s recent season-ending injury, he also says Sheffield United, another team vying for promotion, is interested in the center-back. However, the Blades would prefer a loan deal.

Leeds’ interest in a potential move for Omobamidele was first reported all the way back in the summer window by The Telegraph, so it makes complete sense for the club to reignite their interest as January beckons and their promotion race heats up.