Exclusive: Leeds player undergoing medical after late bid received at Elland Road

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07 Aug 2019, 3:59 pm

EXCLUSIVE By Pete O'Rourke

Leeds defender Tom Pearce is undergoing a medical at Wigan after they hijacked Barnsley's move for the defender, Football Insider understands.

Barnsley were expected to sign Pearce after agreeing a fee with Leeds earlier on Wednesday, but Wigan also had an offer accepted by Leeds.

A source close to Leeds has told Football Insider that Pearce has been given permission to hold talks and undergo a medical at Wigan and the Latics are now poised to win the race for the left-back's signature.

Wigan are confident of tying up a move for Pearce before the transfer window slams shut on Thursday as Latics boss Paul Cook looks to strengthen his side's defensive options.

The England Under-21 international has found himself out-of-favour at Leeds under Marcelo Bielsa and he has been training away from the first-team in pre-season.

This will come as a major blow to Barnsley who had thought a deal was in place for the talented left-back.

In other Leeds news, Darren Bent reveals surprise as club launches 'very exciting' bid.

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