CONFIRMED : Sheffield United confirm the signing of £300k Premier League midfielder for incoming Championship life

As Sheffield United gets ready for life in the Championship,

Football Insider claims that Hull City and the Blades have expressed interest in the 22-year-old,

who has played the past two seasons on loan at Northampton Town.

According to the source, Leonard’s performances have been monitored by United for some time,

and it appears that they have been impressed by the potential and talent he has displayed in the middle of the park.

but the Seagulls are willing to let him go for as little as £330,000.

Of course, after their Premier League relegation was confirmed against Newcastle United last weekend,

there may be a lot of upheaval at Bramall Lane this summer.

Thirteen Blades players have contracts that are about to expire.

If new agreements are not reached, players including Oli McBurnie,

As a result, the team may need to hunt for a new core of second-tier players this summer.

Leonard might be able to strengthen the squad’s midfield,

will likely be considered as pieces to construct the team around.

When Brighton saw his potential when he was still at Tynecastle, in 2018,

they brought him to the south coast at the age of 16.

Leonard has only appeared in two Carabao Cup games as a member of Brighton’s first team,

but his two seasons at Northampton the previous two seasons have been invaluable in developing his skills.

Before being re-signed for a second season,

the youthful player helped the Cobblers advance from League Two to

the third division by playing 45 times in the previous year.

He has started every game that he has been available for in 46 league games for Northampton this season,

contributing five goals and six assists from the middle of the park.

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