{"id":621997,"date":"2025-12-09T10:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/621997\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T10:49:21","slug":"leeds-united-make-approach-to-sign-hibernian-star-just-like-john-mcginn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/621997\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United make approach to sign Hibernian star just like John McGinn"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"John<\/p>\n

Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

\"Mark <\/p>\n

Tue 9 December 2025 7:36, UK <\/p>\n

Leeds United are starting to make early moves ahead of the January transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n

After Leeds\u2019 links with Martin Baturina<\/a>, it\u2019s clear that the Whites want to strengthen further in midfield and possibly even their defence.<\/p>\n

With Leeds exploding to life in Daniel Farke\u2019s new system<\/a>, the January business could ignore the final third and reinforce from the back.<\/p>\n

Hibernian star Josh Mulligan<\/a> has appeared as a target out of nowhere, with enquiries now made.<\/p>\n

\"JoshCredit: ImagoLeeds want John McGinn-esque transfer<\/p>\n

Mulligan has already drawn comparisons to John McGinn<\/a> at Hibernian, despite only moving there from Dundee over the summer.<\/p>\n

The Scottish Daily Mail has reported in its print edition that Leeds<\/a> have made an initial approach alongside Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n

\"DanielCredit: Imago<\/p>\n

Forest\u2019s interest is said to be stronger at this point, with Leeds initially checking on Mulligan\u2019s progress and the possible stance of a sale at Easter Road.<\/p>\n

How does Josh Mulligan compare to John McGinn?<\/p>\n

The easiest comparison is that McGinn made the switch from Hibernian to England, but he did start in the Championship with Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

McGinn could also have signed for Leeds at the time<\/a>, but he has gone on to make a huge name for himself at Villa Park instead.<\/p>\n

Mulligan is primarily a right-wing-back, but can also play in the heart of midfield, with that versatility a real weapon, especially in this new 5-3-2 system.<\/p>\n

If Leeds can keep Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha fit<\/a>, the likes of Willy Gnonto and Noah Okafor off the bench are proving more than capable rotation options.<\/p>\n

\"Calvert-Lewin\"Credit: Imago<\/p>\n

That opens the door to more signings in midfield and defence, hence the move for Mulligan, but most Leeds fans would still prefer another striker signing in January.<\/p>\n

The Hibs star has been ever-present this season, and that reliability, recovering over five balls a game on average, could be a real weapon to have in rotation as the Premier League relegation fight gets tough.<\/p>\n

Leeds have wasted big money before, so this could be a really smart move at Elland Road.<\/p>\n

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