Roberts display and Hernandez injury make Todd Cantwell a must-buy for Leeds – TBR View

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Leeds United made it two wins from three with a 1-0 victory over Sheffield United at the weekend and are now being linked with a move for Norwich City star, Todd Cantwell.

According to the Press Association, the Whites are in talks with the Canaries over a £15m deal for Cantwell, who impressed last season with his goals despite Norwich going down.

And despite the weekend win over the Blades, the need for a player like Cantwell was highlighted.

For a start, Pablo Hernandez missed the game and will miss a few weeks with injury. His replacement, Tyler Roberts, failed to have any sort of impact on the game and was withdrawn at half-time by Marcelo Bielsa.

It goes without saying, then, that an attacking midfielder is something Leeds need to add, and Cantwell is ideal.

£15m a bargain, Cantwell is perfect

Looking beyond just the need for Leeds to get someone in the building, £15m for a young English player with the quality of Cantwell is quite the bargain, even in the current market.

Cantwell brings goals – six in the Premier League last term – as well as all the qualities an attacking midfielder needs. The Norwich man has the knack of arriving in the box on time to get on the end of things, a knack that is not easily taught.

Leeds’ transfer window has been an impressive one. Victor Orta has worked wonders to bring a number of new players in.

If he can add Cantwell to the picture and give Leeds even more impetus going forward, then a top ten Premier League finish might well be on the cards for the Whites.