Sport
Why Marseille Surpassed Leeds On The Deal Of Jonathan Rowe, And Succeeded
Leeds transfers: Jonathan Rowe medical today as deal agreed – sources
Leeds United have lost out to Marseille in the race to sign Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe as he prepares for a medical on Thursday, sources have told Football Insider.
The French giants have agreed to sign the 21-year-old on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for a fee of £14 million plus add-ons.
Rowe, 21, a former Norwich youth player who has made 56 appearances for the senior side since 2021 and scored 13 goals, has agreed terms with Marseille.
Leeds submitted a verbal bid of £7million for the forward but that was knocked back by Norwich.
Leeds United lose out on Jonathan Rowe
Leeds currently have the Championship’s smallest squad and have made more in player sales than any other club in England –
After several high-profile departures, including Georginio Rutter’s £40 million move to Brighton, the West Yorkshire club has only managed to bring in two players.
After several high-profile departures, including Georginio Rutter’s £40 million move to Brighton, the West Yorkshire club has only managed to bring in two players.
The ex-Premier League club have also missed out on a deal for Bashir Humphreys with the young defender choosing Burnley over them