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Leeds hoping to complete Forster deal by next week

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Leeds hoping to complete Forster deal by next week

Leeds United are said to be hopeful that they can complete a deal to sign out-of-favour Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster by next week.

According to the Daily Star, Marcelo Bielsa is keen to wrap up a deal for the Englishman, with the Leeds boss in the market for an experienced goalkeeper to rival Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Leeds have been in the market for a goalkeeper for some time and it has been the one position that they desperately need to strengthen.

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During a period earlier in the season, they were momentarily left without a senior goalkeeper, when injuries to both Peacock-Farrell and Jamal Blackman, who was on loan from Chelsea, struck at the same time.

Forster does not have a future with the Saints after falling out of favour under previous managers.

The signings of Alex McCarthy and Angus Gunn all-but confirmed his position at the club, while Ralph Hasenhüttl put the final nail in the coffin by revealing he does not feature in his plans this season.

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