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Leeds star linked with Saudi move - Saturday's EFL gossip

Leeds United winger linked with Saudi Arabia switch, Yorkshire rivals battle for Nottingham Forest defender, Burnley midfielder interesting West Ham United.

Leeds United's 21-year-old winger Wilfried Gnonto is attracting interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, despite having signed a four-year deal earlier this season (Yorkshire Post).

Meanwhile, Elland Road boss Daniel Farke could look to strengthen his defensive options with a loan move for Nottingham Forest's Andrew Omobamidele (Football League World).

Promotion rivals Sheffield United are also interested in the 22-year-old after losing centre-back Harry Souttar to injury, but could move instead for Ipswich Town's Luke Woolfenden (Football League World).

Wrexham are among possible destinations for 22-year-old Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt, who has been told he can leave the club (Goal.com).

Gelhardt is among several targets for struggling Hull City, who are also keen to bolster their defence and could bid for Watford's 25-year-old centre-back Ryan Porteous (Hull Daily Mail).

Millwall boss Alex Neil has cooled talk of a move to Wolverhampton Wanderers for 25-year-old defender Japhet Tanganga (South London Press).

Young Lions winger Romain Esse, 19, however, is close to agreeing a move across south London to Crystal Palace (GiveMeSport).

Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill, 29, whose Turf Moor contract is up in the summer, could be a target for West Ham (GiveMeSport).

Reading's ongoing financial issues could force them to sell 25-year-old striker Harvey Knibbs to Derby County this month (Football League World).