James Hill has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for Leeds, with the Premier League side said to be eyeing a move for the Bournemouth defender. Speculation is gathering pace as the club looks to bolster its squad ahead of a crucial second half of the season. The transfer remains in progress, and with no other clubs involved, Leeds look to be negotiating from a comfortable position. This season (25/26) Leeds have shipped 9 goals in 6 matches - 1.5 a game, which is well above the Premier League average. James Hill would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. Alongside this, Bournemouth are said to be exploring Josh Acheampong, Dango Ouattara and Dario Osorio with Leeds likewise connected to Mehdi Taremi, Matthis Abline and Ermedin Demirovic. More on this story as it develops. Need more Leeds transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Leeds.