Leeds United are poised to make a significant move for midfielder Dario Essugo, currently with Sporting Lisbon.

The talented Portugal Under-21 player is presently on loan at Las Palmas in Spain.

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Leeds attempted to sign the 19-year-old this summer and are now aiming to work out a loan-to-buy agreement.

Essugo has made 25 appearances for Sporting during his formative years.

Over the summer, former manager Ruben Amorim opted to loan him out.

He is currently competing in LaLiga with Las Palmas.

This season, Essugo has participated in 10 matches for his loan club.

He scored his first goal last month against Mallorca.

In other developments, Leeds are on the verge of signing Australian goalkeeper Robbie Cook after a successful trial.

Cook, 17, has drawn interest from Manchester United and Sunderland.

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Recently, Leeds managed a late equalizer against Preston.

Daniel Farke’s squad fell behind after Brad Potts scored the opener in the 23rd minute.

Wolves players and staff clashed with each other after the final whistle

They finally equalized in the 93rd minute when Jack Whatmough scored an own goal.

This result leaves Leeds trailing league leaders Sheffield United by three points, who secured a 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Bramall Lane.

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