Paul Heckingbottom has distanced himself from the rumours about Josh Hawkes when asked about Leeds’s interest in the player.
According to reports from the Sunderland Echo, Leeds United are one of the four clubs showing interest in Hawkes. Championship rivals Sunderland and Middlesbrough, and Premier League outfit Newcastle United are also reportedly monitoring his progress.
Ahead of Leeds United’s Championship clash against Sunderland, Heckingbottom has refused to be drawn into the transfer speculation involving the Hartlepool United teenager when asked to comment on the link.
Heckingbottom has told Leeds Live that he is not in a position to talk about players of other clubs, and it is pointless discussing about it.