Leeds United ‘could be forced’ to sell key player as five-team race heats up for £8m Sunderland star

Your summary of the most recent Leeds United news following the team’s victory over Hull City on Monday.Leeds United defeated Hull City 3-1 at home on Monday night to restore their spot in the Championship’s automatic promotion spots. Despite being far from their best, Daniel Farke’s team managed to return to winning ways with goals from Dan James, Sam Byram, and Crysencio Summerville.
With Saturday’s trip to Coventry City marking the end of a very difficult three-game stretch, a bruised and beaten Whites team will now have time to recuperate and get ready for another pivotal match in the promotion chase. The YEP has compiled a list of some of the most recent Elland Road stories in the meantime.

Georginio Rutter may have to be sold by Leeds this summer if they are not promoted back to the Premier League. The Frenchman is one of three elite players anticipated to draw Premier League interest, according to Football Insider.Rutter has been excellent for Leeds this season; he and Leif Davis have combined for the most assists (16), which may not fully reflect his skill. More than anything, the 21-year-old’s off-field antics have won over the Whites fan base, but if they stay in the second division, that bond may be severed. According to the source, Leeds would become vulnerable if Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto declined offers from the Premier League. They are back in the top two after their victory over Hull on Monday, but the race between them, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town is looking quite close.Five teams are rumored to be interested in Sunderland defender Trai Hume, including Leeds. According to The Belfast Telegraph, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Leicester, and Napoli are among the teams watching the 22-year-old in addition to Farke’s team. Hume has played more minutes than any other outfield player this season and has been a constant in Sunderland’s defense, starting all 40 Championship games. Primarily a right-back, this adaptable young player can also play anywhere along the back line. Since arriving at the Stadium of Light from Linfield in January 2022, he has excelled.
In 2023, the Northern Ireland international, who is said to be worth £8 million, agreed to a new four-year contract with Sunderland. Due to Sam Byram’s unclear future beyond this season and his contract expiring in the summer, Leeds will be looking to add reinforcements at right-back.