Leeds United closing in on signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman?

Leeds United have reportedly moved to the brink of securing a loan deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Jamal Blackman.

The Yorkshire giants have already parted ways with Felix Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan this summer, leaving Bailey Peacock-Farrell as the sole first-team stopper at Elland Road.

However, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds have all but sealed the signing of former England Under-19 international Blackman for the upcoming campaign.

Last season, Blackman spent a similar spell at Sheffield United, making a total of 31 appearances in the Championship.

The report suggests that Leeds want to complete the signing in time for the club's pre-season friendly with Forest Green Rovers on Tuesday evening.