Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony has confirmed that Leeds United wanted to sign Jack Marriott earlier this year.
The Whites submitted a verbal offer in January for the striker but the move never materialised. Leeds never came back with an offer in the summer.
The Peterborough chief confirmed the news on his social media account.
Marriott went on to join Derby County later and he has been in sublime form for Frank Lampard’s side.
Leeds fans will be wondering what could have been if they had pulled off the signing last season.