By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

30th Aug, 2023 | 2:54pm

Sources: Middlesbrough in advanced talks to sign Leeds United forward Sam Greenwood

Leeds United forward Sam Greenwood is in advanced talks to join Middlesbrough on loan, sources have told Football Insider.

Boro are on the hunt for reinforcements in attack after picking up just one point from a possible 12 to start the 2023-24 campaign.

Greenwood, 21, fits the bill and is down the pecking order at Leeds despite their relegation from the Premier League last term.

The big-money signing of Joel Piroe and the reintegration of Wilfried Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra has reduced the youngster’s opportunities even further.

He was, however, involved as Leeds bowed out of the League Cup on penalties against Salford on Tuesday (29 August).

Greenwood came off the bench for a 14-minute cameo – just his second appearance under new boss Daniel Farke.

He made 23 appearances across all competitions for Leeds last term, managing one goal and three assists.

Just seven of those outings came as part of the starting lineup.

The England Under-21 international has made 35 appearances for the senior Whites side in total – making his debut in October 2021.

He signed a fresh four-year contract at Elland Road last summer (2022).

Greenwood has proved a versatile asset since making his senior breakthrough – playing up front as well as in attacking midfield.

Middlesbrough have lost Chuba Akpom to Ajax already this summer and are also struggling after the end of Cameron Archer’s loan spell.

The Teessiders, who finished fourth last season, have recently signed ex-Atalanta forward Emmanuel Latte Lath to remedy their lack of attacking threat.

In other news, Sheffield United beat Leeds United to youngster as deal agreed.