Report: Leeds United give up on signing Watford's Fernando Forestieri

Leeds United have reportedly switched their attention to other transfer targets after failing to convince Watford forward Fernando Forestieri to join them.

Leeds agreed a deal with the Hornets to sign the Italian, but talks with the player are said to have gone cold.

According to the Yorkshire Post, Forestieri would rather remain in the South of England if Watford do sell him before deadline day next week.

With the Forestieri deal seemingly off, Leeds could intensify their pursuit of Belgian winger Anthony Limbombe, who currently plays for Dutch side NEC.