The Whites dispatched of Norwich City in the semi-finals before tasting promotion heartbreak once again at Wembley as they were beaten by Russell Martin’s Southampton.

Nevertheless, the focus has turned to preparing for a bigger and better 2024/25 season. Sales of Archie Gray and Glen Kamara look to have freed up funds for more additions after paying fees for Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle, while Joe Rothwell is in on loan and Alex Cairns signed for nothing.

Now though, Leeds United have been linked with the most ambitious swoop of the lot.

A report from Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport claims the Whites are interested in Norwich City standout Gabriel Sara.

The 25-year-old is unsurprisingly subject of interest from higher leagues though. The Italian news outlet states Serie A side Atalanta, Premier League duo Crystal Palace and Leicester City and Galatasaray of Turkey are all keen on Sara.

Sara, who joined the Canaries in 2022, is under contract until 2026. There is a one-year option to extend his stay though.

For a whole host of reasons, the Whites’ interest in signing Sara is highly ambitious.

For starters, the Norwich City man is someone who has starred at Championship level for two years now. If a move away from Carrow Road awaits, one would expect him to step up to top-flight football, be it home or abroad.

He has the interest from clubs who could offer him that too. Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Atalanta and Galatasaray are all attractive options for the Brazilian.