In the ongoing transfer saga, Leeds United’s hopes of signing Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe have been dashed as Marseille emerges victorious in the race to secure the 21-year-old.

Sources have revealed that Rowe is set to undergo a medical with the French giants on Thursday, with an initial loan agreement in place that includes an obligation to buy for a sum of £14 million plus additional add-ons.Despite Leeds’ efforts with a verbal bid of £7 million, Norwich rejected their offer, paving the way for Marseille to swoop in and strike a deal with the promising young winger. Rowe, who has made 56 appearances for Norwich’s senior team and netted 13 goals since 2021, has reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Ligue 1 outfit.In their quest to bolster the squad for the demanding Championship season ahead, Leeds United has turned their attention to Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo.

The club, known for having the smallest squad in the Championship, has generated significant revenue from player sales, totaling £138 million, but has struggled to bring in new faces to reinforce their ranks.Following the departure of key players like Georginio Rutter to Brighton in a £40 million deal, Leeds has faced setbacks in the transfer market, missing out on signing talented defender Bashir Humphreys who opted for Burnley over a move to Elland Road.

Despite their best efforts, the ex-Premier League club is facing challenges in recruiting players to build a competitive squad for the upcoming season.