{"id":43238,"date":"2026-02-14T06:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T06:55:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:55:14","slug":"leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds hold contract talks with &#8216;outstanding&#8217; forward to prevent him from signing with Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal\/#Leeds_return_to_action_against_Birmingham_in_the_FA_Cup\" >Leeds return to action against Birmingham in the FA Cup<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal\/#%E2%80%98I_feel_really_sick_%E2%80%93_Jason_Cundey_slams_Leeds_United_with_%E2%80%98outraging_rant\" >&#8216;I feel really sick&#8217; &#8211; Jason Cundey slams Leeds United with &#8216;outraging&#8217; rant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal\/#Leeds_hold_contract_talks_with_Blackburn_Rovers_sensation_Igor_Tyjon\" >Leeds hold contract talks with Blackburn Rovers sensation Igor Tyjon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/leeds-hold-contract-talks-with-outstanding-forward-to-prevent-him-from-signing-with-arsenal\/#Leeds_%E2%80%98definitely_in_race_to_sign_star_player_Alan_Shearer_calls_%E2%80%98fantastic\" >Leeds &#8216;definitely&#8217; in race to sign star player Alan Shearer calls &#8216;fantastic&#8217;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Leeds United have held talks to sign the &#8216;outstanding&#8217; forward sensation in a bid to prevent him from signing with Arsenal, according to a new report.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"leeds-return-to-action-in-fa-cup-tie-with-birmingham\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_return_to_action_against_Birmingham_in_the_FA_Cup\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Leeds return to action against Birmingham in the FA Cup<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Daniel Farke&#8217;s side will be looking to build on their momentum after a glorious 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, a result that left talkSPORT&#8217;s Jason Cundy completely &#8220;furious&#8221; as he taunted the Whites.<\/p>\n<p>The Whites head to St Andrew&#8217;s looking to progress after snatching a valuable point from a two-goal deficit at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Lucas Nmeka&#8217;s penalty and substitute Noah Okafor&#8217;s controversial equalizer, which appeared to hit Jayden Bogle&#8217;s elbow in the build-up, extended Leeds&#8217; survival cushion six points above the Championship trapdoor.<\/p>\n<p>Last Friday&#8217;s win at Forest proved important for Farke&#8217;s side.<\/p>\n<p>Jayden Bogle and Okafor scored within four minutes of the first half, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin expertly scored his 10th league goal of the season to seal the three points and lift Leeds into 15th place.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday&#8217;s cup match will be a welcome new opportunity to build further momentum ahead of important matches against Aston Villa and Man City.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"jason-cundy-takes-aim-at-leeds-united-chelsea\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/leeds-united-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/leeds-united-1.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98I_feel_really_sick_%E2%80%93_Jason_Cundey_slams_Leeds_United_with_%E2%80%98outraging_rant\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\t&#8216;I feel really sick&#8217; &#8211; Jason Cundey slams Leeds United with &#8216;outraging&#8217; rant<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He didn&#8217;t hold back.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Birmingham are a winnable opponent and Leeds will be given a chance to regain their confidence while pursuing a silver medal alongside their fight for survival.<\/p>\n<p>But while the club&#8217;s push to stay in the Premier League dominates the headlines, Leeds&#8217; recruitment department continues to work tirelessly to identify future talent who can strengthen the squad.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"leeds-hold-talks-over-signing-blackburn-rovers-sensation-igor-tyjon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_hold_contract_talks_with_Blackburn_Rovers_sensation_Igor_Tyjon\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Leeds hold contract talks with Blackburn Rovers sensation Igor Tyjon<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Yorkshire side are firmly in the increasingly crowded race to sign Blackburn Rovers sensation Igor Tygeon, according to journalist Graham Bailey and TEAMtalk.<\/p>\n<p>The 17-year-old forward is one of England&#8217;s most promising striking players despite only making three senior appearances for Blackburn.<\/p>\n<p>His prolific form with the Under-21s, with nine goals in 22 games, has been widely praised by the Premier League giants, who are keen to recruit elite youth talent.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal emerged as early favorites, submitting multiple bids in excess of \u00a31m throughout the January period, but Blackburn repeatedly rejected them.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners remain determined to secure Tyjohn&#8217;s development and are planning a new summer approach once his scholarship expires at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p>However, Bailey also reports that Leeds have held talks over Tyjon&#8217;s contract and revealed their plans for the teenager in a bid to prevent Mikel Arteta from joining the team.<\/p>\n<p>Falke&#8217;s reputation for developing young attackers, as evidenced by his past success with Norwich, could be attractive to Taijon, who is looking for solid development rather than languishing in a mega-club&#8217;s academy system.<\/p>\n<p>Man United&#8217;s recent managerial turmoil following the sacking of Ruben Amorim could also benefit Leeds&#8217; pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Tyjon&#8217;s performances in February have continued to impress scouts and he was previously dubbed Lancashire&#8217;s &#8220;outstanding&#8221; young player.<\/p>\n<p>Last month, he showed clinical decisiveness when he headed home the fourth goal during Blackburn&#8217;s 5-0 win over Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p>It remains unclear whether Tyjon will choose Elland Road over a bigger stage, but Saturday&#8217;s game against Birmingham is Leeds&#8217; chance to prove they are building something worth attending.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"leeds-definitely-race-to-sign-harry-wilson-alan-shearer-called-brilliant\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-13-feb-2026-03-06-pm-7222.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-13-feb-2026-03-06-pm-7222.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"440\" height=\"364\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"alan shearer\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-13-feb-2026-03-06-pm-7222.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mixcollage-13-feb-2026-03-06-pm-7222.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=182&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_%E2%80%98definitely_in_race_to_sign_star_player_Alan_Shearer_calls_%E2%80%98fantastic\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tLeeds &#8216;definitely&#8217; in race to sign star player Alan Shearer calls &#8216;fantastic&#8217;<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">He is a man in demand.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leeds United have held talks to sign the &#8216;outstanding&#8217; forward sensation in a bid to prevent him from signing with Arsenal, according to a new report. 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