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Leeds United are set to pursue a significant acquisition of midfield prospect Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon.
The robust Portugal Under-21 player is currently on loan at Las Palmas in Spain.
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Leeds previously made a summer offer for the 19-year-old and are now aiming to finalize a loan-to-buy arrangement.
Essugo recorded 25 appearances for Sporting during his youth career.
Earlier this summer, ex-manager Ruben Amorim opted to send him out on loan.
Presently, he is competing in LaLiga with Las Palmas.
Throughout the season, Essugo has participated in 10 matches for his loan club.
He scored his maiden goal last month in a match against Mallorca.
In other developments, Leeds are on the verge of signing Australian goalkeeper Robbie Cook after a successful trial.
Cook, 17, has drawn interest from Manchester United and Sunderland.
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Recently, Leeds achieved a dramatic last-minute equalizer against Preston.
Daniel Farke’s side fell behind after Brad Potts scored in the 23rd minute.
Wolves players and staff clashing with one another after full-time
The team equalized in the 93rd minute thanks to an own goal by Jack Whatmough.
This outcome leaves Leeds three points behind league leaders Sheffield United, who won against Plymouth Argyle with a score of 2-0 at Bramall Lane.
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