Freddie Woodman

Leeds United want another goalkeeper this summer following the loan exit of Kiko Casilla and have made an approach for Newcastle United’s Freddie Woodman. That is according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, who also report that Whites director of football Victor Orta hopes to be able to conclude a deal quickly. Leeds want a goalie capable of competing with and providing back up to head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s first-choice Illan Meslier. Sportslens View Woodman has spent the last two seasons away from Newcastle on loan at Swansea City, reaching the finals of the Championship play-offs with them last season. With Martin Dubravka still the first-choice at St. James’ Park and Karl Darlow providing cover, the 24-year-old has no chance of playing regularly should he remain on Tyneside, and another e...