Leeds keen to snap up Sunderland striker Wickham on loan to boost play off push
Mail 25/2/14
By SIMON JONES
Leeds United are in talks over a loan move for Sunderland striker Connor Wickham. The 20-year-old, who scored against Leeds while on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last month, may be allowed to go as Steven Fletcher has returned to the Sunderland first team fold after injury.
The England Under 21 striker, who has scored eight goals in 11 league appearances for Wednesday, returned to Wearside in January.
But Wickham has struggled to make an impact in the north east since his £8.1million switch from Ipswich during the summer of 2011.
However, he has impressed during his loan spell at Hillsborough and Leeds are now keen to take him on loan for the rest of the season.
By SIMON JONES
Leeds United are in talks over a loan move for Sunderland striker Connor Wickham. The 20-year-old, who scored against Leeds while on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last month, may be allowed to go as Steven Fletcher has returned to the Sunderland first team fold after injury.
The England Under 21 striker, who has scored eight goals in 11 league appearances for Wednesday, returned to Wearside in January.
But Wickham has struggled to make an impact in the north east since his £8.1million switch from Ipswich during the summer of 2011.
However, he has impressed during his loan spell at Hillsborough and Leeds are now keen to take him on loan for the rest of the season.