Report: Sheffield United take Leeds’s Connor Leak-Blunt on trial

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Sheffield United have taken Leeds United youngster Connor Leak-Blunt on trial, according to a report from the Sheffield Star.

The Sheffield Star reports that Leak-Blunt signed a new contract at Elland Road in the summer that is set to run until 2022. However, it appears that he may on the move in the near future.

The report suggests that he featured for the Blades’ development side last week. And he started for their under-23s on Monday as they drew with Wigan Athletic.

The Latics twice took the lead in the game, and Sheffield United did have a man sent off. However, they managed to come back and secure a 2-2 draw.

It is not clear what the future holds for Leak-Blunt. But he is not the first youngster that Leeds have seemingly had high hopes for before allowing to pursue a chance with a Premier League side.

Striker Sam Dalby joined Watford on a permanent deal in the summer. Meanwhile, Callum Nicell was given a similar opportunity to Leak-Blunt earlier this season.

Nicell – who had been on the first-team bench during his time at Elland Road – featured for the Blades’ under-23s and also got a chance at Leicester City.

He was released by Leeds back in September. And it will be intriguing to see whether Leak-Blunt may soon also be on his way out of Elland Road with those at Bramall Lane taking a look at the youngster.