Sources: Leeds want to sign Championship loan star with 'huge potential'
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Credit: Imago Leeds ready to launch summer move to sign Jordan James: ‘He’s got huge potential’ Sat 25 April 2026 19:00, UK Jordan James is on Leeds United‘s radar ahead of the summer transfer window after his stellar individual campaign on loan at Leicester from Rennes.James was recently crowned the Championship’s Young Player of the Season following an impressive campaign at the King Power Stadium.He has been unable to keep Leicester in the second tier, however, and so is set to return to Rennes this summer with another move back to England in the offing.Leeds are one of the clubs eyeing a move for the 21-year-old, as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast.Daniel Farke will be accelerating Leeds’ summer transfer plans in the coming weeks as they edge towards Premier League safety. 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom. VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Jordan James is attracting Premier League interest after Leicester spellJames has been playing through the pain barrier in a bid to help save Leicester from relegation, and may have played his last game for the club now that they have been confirmed in League One for next term.His individual form has been made to look even more impressive by their poor performances as a team, with numerous Premier League and top Championship sides taking notice ahead of the summer.Appearances32Goals11Assists4Chances created53Touches in opposition box58Duels won percentage40.2%Successful crosses39James’ 2025-26 Championship statisticsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “I think there’ll be a lot of clubs looking at Jordan James.
“You’ll have Premier League clubs, you’ll have top Championship clubs looking at him as well. He’s been one of the shining lights for Leicester in a real dismal season for them“He’s still only 21 as well, James, and is a full Wales international.
He’s got huge potential. There will be clubs ready to try and sign him from Rennes.”Leeds eyeing Matt Targett as Championship scouting acceleratesSources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Leeds are interested in Targett as he impresses while on loan at Middlesbrough from Newcastle.He is set to leave Newcastle at the end of his contract this summer and wants to return to top flight football, with Everton also eyeing a move.Middlesbrough remain keen to keep hold of the 30-year-old beyond this summer, but will need to win promotion from the Championship to stand any chance of agreeing a permanent deal. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.