Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Marc Leonard is reportedly the subject of interest from three Championship clubs – although they are now facing competition from Hollywood-backed League One newcomers Wrexham.
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TEAMtalk have reported a host of second tier clubs are keen to make a move for the Seagulls midfielder after he impressed during a season-long loan spell at League One club Northampton Town. The former Rangers and Hearts academy player scored five goals and provided six assists during his time with the Cobblers and faces a major decision over his future this summer as he heads into the final year of his deal at the Amex Stadium.
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After being named as Northampton’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season, Leonard is believed to be considering his options and has interest from Championship trio Hull City, Preston North End and Plymouth Argyle. However, it now seems ambitious Wrexham are ready to join the race to sign the talented midfielder as they look to piece together a squad capable of pushing for a third consecutive promotion.
The Welsh outfit are backed by Hollywood duo Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and have claimed back-to-back promotions after winning the National League in April 2023 before ending last season as runners-up in League Two.
The Sheffield Star have reported the Owls are ready to ‘reignite their interest’ in Gunners youngster Mika Biereth as he prepares to return from an impressive loan spell at Sturm Graz. Wednesday had made a move for the Denmark Under-21 international during the January transfer window but he opted to join the Austrian outfit and enjoyed a promising second half to the season.
