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Leeds United’s hopes of signing Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate Troy Parrott have been dashed.

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The 23-year-old left North London last year, having failed to make a first-team breakthrough at the Premier League club.

He sought pastures new in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar and has sent his stock soaring with a goal-laden campaign.

The Republic of Ireland international delivered a 20-goal haul, fuelling talk of interest from Leeds and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Troy Parrott on his future

However, Parrott has made it clear he wants to remain on the books at the AFAS Stadion.

Speaking to AZ’s official TV channel, he said: "Whatever happens, it’s not going to be my decision. If someone was to ask me right now, I would say I want to stay.

“I have had the best year of my life so far in football here, I have loved every second of it.

"The achievements of the group haven’t been what I wanted, given the positions we were in, but in terms of the team and the staff that I have come to know, I have loved every second of it. In my mind, I am here next season and ready to go again.”

Leeds United’s forward hunt

A bolstering of the frontline at Elland Road appears likely ahead of the summer transfer window. Joel Piroe led the line for the Whites last season but despite his impressive goal return, did not always convince.

Patrick Bamford delivered a string of impressive cameos in the run-in and boasts Premier League experience, yet has struggled to remain fit in recent years.

Mateo Joseph, meanwhile, endured a frustrating season as he struggled to make his mark in Daniel Farke’s squad.

Leeds rejected a bid reportedly worth in excess of £10m from Real Betis for Joseph in the winter window and speculation regarding his future has again surfaced.

On the potential incomings front, Leeds have been linked with two England-capped marksmen in Jamie Vardy and Callum Wilson.

YORK City have rebuffed speculation suggesting that Adam Hinshelwood could be sacked amid uncertainty over his future.

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Reports have claimed that the 41-year-old could be replaced in a shock development, with former Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Jol mooted as a potential replacement, but the club denied the rumours in a short post on social media platform ‘X’, confirming Hinshelwood remained as manager.

Hinshelwood has a year remaining on his current deal, having joined the Minstermen from Worthing 15 months ago and his contractual future beyond that remains unclear.

The former Worthing chief has transformed the fortunes of the National League outfit, who bowed out in the play-off semi-finals in a 3-0 reverse against Oldham Athletic on Tuesday evening. The Latics finished 23 points behind York in the regular season.

Despite that painful setback, Hinshelwood’s stock remains high after swapping an initial relegation fight at York last season for a promotion tilt.

It took a century of points from champions Barnet to deny York automatic promotion after a magnificent season which saw them amass 96 points.

Speaking on Tuesday night, Hinshelwood appeared to suggest he had unfinished business next term.

He said: "I know that is not easy to say now when you have been knocked out in the semi-finals.

"But there’s lots of positives from this season and now it’s about building to make sure we come back even stronger and give it another go and try and improve on this season.”

Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon is reportedly prepared to give Leeds United priority in the race for his signature this summer.

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After an injury-plagued season at Tottenham, the 25-year-old was sent on loan to Leeds with the hope he could enjoy regular minutes.

There were concerns over the Israel international’s fitness record, but the winger had just one short stint on the sidelines.

He was a regular fixture on the Leeds flanks, registering 10 goals and 12 assists as Leeds clinched the Championship title.

Leeds United, Everton and Marseille interest in Manor Solomon

Reports have suggested Leeds want to sign Solomon on a permanent deal, but he has also been linked with Everton and Marseille.

According to TEAMtalk, however, Solomon is open to making a return to Elland Road having settled in the area with his partner.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are said to be open to selling the wideman for a fee in the region of £15m and £20m.

Manor Solomon’s love for Leeds United

Solomon has made no secret of his affection for Leeds since his move to West Yorkshire in the last summer window.

Following the end of the season, Solomon posted on Instagram: “After nearly a year without football, I couldn’t have asked for a better comeback season and a better ending.

“I really don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that Leeds United will forever be in my heart.

“Thank you again, fans, for the unforgettable past few weeks and all your incredible support and love throughout the entire season. We are the champions.”

Speaking to The Athletic in January, he said: “I love it here, I love the fans. I love the club. I love the players, the manager.

“Especially now, I’m really enjoying it and I love living here. Of course, it’s different to London, less things to do and we have less friends here. All the Israelis, they live in London, but we found our place here.

“You can’t predict what will happen in the future, whether I come back to Tottenham, whether I go to a different team, or whether I stay here in Leeds, you can’t predict it, but, of course, for me, the door is really open.”

Leeds United are reportedly among the clubs to have recently watched Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi in action.

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A 28-cap Colombia international, Lucumi has been on the books Serie A side Bologna since 2022. He has become a key figure in the heart of the club’s defence, amassing 106 appearances.

His exploits do not appear to have gone unnoticed, with The Boot Room having credited a host of English clubs with interest in securing his signature.

Leeds are said to have had Lucumi watched ahead of their return to the Premier League, with a summer of savvy business crucial for their survival hopes.

London quartet Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Brentford have also been linked, as have Brighton & Hove Albion and Premier League champions Liverpool.

Intermediaries are thought to have held talks with several clubs, suggesting a move for the defender could be being lined up.

Bologna added Lucumi to their ranks in 2022, prising him from Genk. In Belgium, he had lifted the Belgian Pro League trophy and the Belgian Cup.

He first moved to Europe in 2018, having cut his teeth in his native Colombia with Deportivo Cali.

Leeds have been credited with interest in an array of players since their promotion back to the top flight was confirmed.

Also said to be of interest to the Whites is Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff, a player also reportedly in the sights of Everton and Manchester United.

Former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Josh Onomah has been freed to seek pastures new by Blackpool.

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A familiar face in S6, the 28-year-old spent time on loan at Hillsborough while on the books at Tottenham Hotspur.

He featured for the Owls during the reign Steve Bruce, who had managed Onomah in his previous loan spell at Aston Villa.

The pair were reunited again in October, when the midfielder was recruited by Bruce to join Blackpool.

However, the former England youth international has not been retained by the League One outfit ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

He has been released alongside as part of an end-of-season squad reshaping. with 11 other players also moving on.

Among them are fellow former Wednesday players Richard O’Donnell and Jordan Rhodes.

Bruce said: “I would like to place on record my thanks to all of the players for their contributions this season.

“This is always a difficult part of the job, but I wish all of the players leaving this summer the very best for their respective futures.

“Work is already well underway for the new season, and I am enthused by the plans we have in place for the summer and beyond.

“I look forward to us all working together over the coming months as we prepare for what we all hope will be a successful 2025/26 season at Bloomfield Road.”

Leeds United have reportedly taken an interest in Celtic’s former Sheffield United defender Cameron Carter-Vickers.

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The 27-year-old first ventured north of the border in 2021, making a season-long loan move from Tottenham Hotspur.

His switch was made permanent a year later, for a reported £6m, and he has become a crucial figure for the Bhoys in the Scottish Premiership.

According to The Boot Room, Carter-Vickers is one of three Celtic players of interest to Leeds following their promotion to the Premier League.

A centre-back by trade, Carter-Vickers is a senior USA international and with four Scottish Premiership titles on his CV.

Before sanctioning a switch to Scotland, Tottenham had loaned the defender to Sheffield United, Ipswich Town and AFC Bournemouth among others.

Also said to be of interest to Leeds are his teammates, Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda. Both can operate out wide or up front and the former was linked with the Whites earlier this year.

A former Germany youth international, Kuhn has scored 20 goals in 47 appearances for Celtic this term. The 25-year-old signed a five-and-a-half-year deal at Celtic Park in January 2024 after joining from Rapid Vienna.

Maeda has also starred this season, registering 33 goals and 11 assists over the course of 47 appearances. The 27-year-old was recruited by Celtic in 2022 from Yokohama F. Marinos in his native Japan.

Leeds will need be ambitious in the summer transfer window if they are to survive in the Premier League next season.

The Whites have also been linked with Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and are believed to be eyeing a permanent deal for on-loan Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly open to selling Leeds United loan star Manor Solomon.

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The 25-year-old joined Spurs in the summer of 2023 from Shakhtar Donetsk, having shown his Premier League pedigree during a loan spell at Fulham.

However, injury hampered his debut term in North London and he was loaned to Leeds for the 2024/25 season.

It was a move that has worked out for the Israel international, who has managed to stay fit and play a key role in Leeds’ promotion-winning campaign.

He has racked up 38 appearances in the Championship, contributing nine goals and 12 assists. Reports have indicated Leeds want to strike a permanent deal for the wideman, who TEAMtalk have claimed Spurs are open to selling.

The report claims Leeds are increasingly confident a deal for Solomon can be completed, potentially kickstarting a busy summer of recruitment for the Whites.

Solomon himself is believed to be willing to make his stay in West Yorkshire permanent, which is unsurprising given his candid comments about his time at Leeds.

Speaking to The Athletic in January, he said: “I love it here, I love the fans. I love the club. I love the players, the manager. Especially now, I’m really enjoying it and I love living here.

“Of course, it’s different to London, less things to do and we have less friends here. All the Israelis, they live in London, but we found our place here.

“You can’t predict what will happen in the future, whether I come back to Tottenham, whether I go to a different team, or whether I stay here in Leeds, you can’t predict it, but, of course, for me, the door is really open.”

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles has reportedly attracted attention from Premier League clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.

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Goalkeepers tend to peak later on in their careers than outfield players do, but Charles is already making waves at just 19.

He is currently Wednesday’s first-choice stopper and has also collected caps for Northern Ireland at senior level.

A product of Manchester City academy and the brother of fellow Owls star Shea, Charles is considered among the brightest young goalkeepers in the EFL.

However, with swift progress comes interest and Wednesday may have to fend off admiring glances from the top flight.

According to EFL Analysis, Tottenham and Everton are among the clubs to have watched Charles in action. Aston Villa, Brentford and Fulham have also been named as clubs monitoring the progress of the teenage sensation.

It has been a baptism of fire for Charles at Hillsborough, with his move into the number one slot happening at the same time as off-field turbulence.

There are also major doubts over the future of Owls boss Danny Rohl, the man who has blooded Charles.

His brother Shea, meanwhile, looks set to return to parent club Southampton upon the expiry of his loan deal.

Leeds United are reportedly likely to make Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon their first signing of the summer transfer window.

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Promotion to the Premier League was secured on Easter Monday, allowing the Whites to move ahead with plans to prepare for life in the top flight.

Summer investment will be crucial if Leeds are to be competitive next term, with the plight of last season’s promoted clubs acting as a cautionary tale.

Leicester City and Southampton have already had their respective relegations confirmed, with Ipswich Town set to follow.

Leeds will be desperate to avoid the trap door and according to TEAMtalk, are in talks over a permanent deal for loanee winger Solomon.

The 25-year-old arrived at Elland Road in the summer, making a temporary switch from Tottenham Hotspur.

He had been plagued by injury in North London and his fitness record did spark some worries among Leeds supporters.

However, the Israel international has managed to stay fit and has been a key figure in the promotion-winning campaign.

He has a total of 20 goal contributions in the league on his record, having scored nine goals and registered 11 assists.

Talks regarding a permanent move are thought to have taken place, with Leeds said to be optimistic an agreement can be struck.

Solomon has spoken candidly about his enjoyment of life in West Yorkshire, telling The Athletic in January: “I love it here, I love the fans. I love the club. I love the players, the manager.

“Especially now, I’m really enjoying it and I love living here. Of course, it’s different to London, less things to do and we have less friends here. All the Israelis, they live in London, but we found our place here.

“You can’t predict what will happen in the future, whether I come back to Tottenham, whether I go to a different team, or whether I stay here in Leeds, you can’t predict it, but, of course, for me, the door is really open.”

The career of former Doncaster Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland forward Kazaiah Sterling has taken an interesting new twist.

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The 26-year-old started his professional career at Tottenham and was handed his senior debut in the Champions League in 2017.

A former England youth international, Sterling was tipped for a bright future but it did not work out for him in North London.

Loan stints at Sunderland, Doncaster, Leyton Orient, Southend United and Greenock Morton failed to convince Spurs of his potential and he departed the club in 2021.

After a spell in non-league football, Sterling found form out in America with South Georgia Tormenta. More recently, he was on the books of Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

However, the forward was back on British shores earlier this week to make his debut in Baller League.

A new concept, Baller League is a short-sided competition featuring an array of former professionals as well as amateur and semi-professional players.

Teams are managed by football legends as well as social media stars, with Ian Wright, John Terry and Micah Richards among those involved.

Sterling was drafted in by SDS FC, managed by YouTube star Sharky, as a ‘wildcard’ option. He scored just four minutes into the game but could not prevent SDS losing 4-2 to YouTuber Tobi Brown’s VZN FC.