'Would cause uproar' - Leeds United transfer verdict delivered as January window approaches

Rumour is rife Leeds United are keen on signing Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin. A Sunday Mirror report claimed the Whites are big admirers of the defender as the January transfer window draws ever closer.

Cirkin has been a first team regular for the Black Cats this season, playing a big part in their strong start to the campaign. The 22-year-old has clocked up 91 appearances since moving to the Stadium of Light at the beginning of the 2021/22 season.

Sky Sports pundit and EFL expert Don Goodman told Gambling Zone: “I would love to think that there is no way in the slightest Sunderland would allow Dennis Cirkin to leave in their current situation, especially to Leeds (a definite promotion rival).

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“He's one of the best left-backs in the Championship and scored a great goal against Coventry at the weekend. He would be a brilliant addition for Leeds but I'm not sure I can see it happening.

“After selling Jack Clarke in the summer, it would cause uproar amongst Sunderland fans if they sold another one of their young stars. I can see why Leeds would be interested but, if I was Sunderland, I'd be having none of it.”

There is uncertainty surrounding the long term future of the Whites' first-choice left-back Junior Firpo. His existing contract runs out next summer.

Firpo was asked about his future in a recent interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post. He said: "My family is settled here. We are doing really good at the moment, but we don’t know what the future will say for me.”