Leeds make approach for Werder Bremen midfielder Ilia Gruev, with Championship side aiming to bolster midfield with 23-year-old Bulgarian

Leeds make approach for Werder Bremen midfielder Ilia Gruev, with Championship side aiming to bolster midfield with 23-year-old Bulgarian

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Leeds have made an approach for Werder Bremen midfielder Ilia Gruev. 

Daniel Farke is eager to add to his squad ahead of the closure of the transfer window, with Bulgaria international Gruev one of his key targets.

The 23-year-old has been capped by Bulgaria on eight occasions.

Leeds have made an approach for Werder Bremen midfielder Ilia Gruev (right)

Leeds manager Daniel Farke wants to sign a midfielder, with Gruev a key target

Leeds manager Daniel Farke wants to sign a midfielder, with Gruev a key target

He is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder.  

Middlesbrough are signing Leeds forward Sam Greenwood on loan. 

Greenwood, who joined from Arsenal in 2020, has made 35 appearances for Leeds. 

Middlesbrough are set to secure the signing of forward Sam Greenwood on loan from Leeds

Middlesbrough are set to secure the signing of forward Sam Greenwood on loan from Leeds

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