Leeds United owner Andreas Radrizzani is a big fan of young midfielder Lewis Bate but is reportedly set to sanction a summer loan move.
That’s according to journalist Joe Donnohue, who claims the 19-year-old ‘could be the next Leeds United youngster heading on loan after Jamie Shackleton’.
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Interest in Bate is believed to be coming from multiple League One clubs.
Lewis Bate could be the next #LUFC youngster heading on loan after Jamie Shackleton. Interest in the 19 y/o from Lge One clubs. Understand the reason he didn’t go on tour is due to loan interest and much like Cresswell spoke to Marsch about game-time.https://t.co/lgxkfFdSRh
— Joe Donnohue (@JoeDonnohue) July 20, 2022
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It has also been noted that an impending loan move could be why Bate was not included in Jesse Marsch’s pre-season squad.