Leeds United are interested in a deal to bring Jason Knight to Elland Road in the summer transfer window.

What's the talk?

That's according to a report by Leeds Live, who claimed that the Whites and recently-relegated Burnley, are considering a move for the Derby County midfielder in the off-season, before relaying comments made by the 21-year-old concerning a potential move to the Premier League this summer.

Regarding his future, the Republic of Ireland international said: "Whenever I step out there I always mix it with anyone. If that offer comes in, it's something you have always dreamt of, playing in the Premier League and at the highest level.

"At the moment I'm still a Derby player. Everyone knows it's been a tough year with things behind the scenes at Derby. I've played a lot of games so I was happy with that aspect but what the future holds I don't know. I'll see what happens."

The next Mason Mount

While it is true that Derby have been in something of a downward spiral in recent years - something which ultimately saw the Rams suffer relegation to the third tier of English football this year - Knight has undoubtedly been one of the few bright sparks at Pride Park.

Indeed, despite his tender age, the 21-year-old has already made 119 first-team appearances for the Midlands club, scoring 11 goals and registering four assists across all competitions.

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The £4.5m-rated talent has even captained his side on occasion, with Wayne Rooney suggesting that the academy graduate's attitude both on the pitch and in training was the reason for him handing Irishman the armband.

The 36-year-old said of Knight: "He's a manager's dream. He gives everything. He's great for the younger and older lads to take note of, but I still want more from him. But in terms of what we're trying to build, he deserves the armband - whether he's 19 or 30."

As such, considering his leadership qualities, his undoubted ability and his impressive positional versatility - being comfortable operating in defensive, central or attacking midfield, and on either flank - it would appear as if Knight could well be on course to follow in the footsteps of one of Derby's former loan starlets in Mason Mount.

Indeed, the England international made his name over 38 Championship appearances with the Rams in 2018/19, with the £103m-rated Chelsea midfielder scoring eight goals, providing four assists and creating seven big chances for his team-mates, along with taking 2.6 shots and making 1.9 key passes per game.

As such, should Victor Orta be successful in his pursuit of Knight this summer, and the 21-year-old continues his impressive career progression at Elland Road, the Spaniard could well have unearthed the next Mount for Leeds. That is sure to be an incredibly exciting prospect for Whites supporters and Jesse Marsch.

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