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Gossip: Leeds renew interest in Sporting's Morita

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    30 April 2026

Leeds United have renewed their interest in signing Sporting defensive midfielder Hidemasa Morita, with the 30-year-old Japan international understood to be willing to commit to the move if they secure their Premier League status. (Mail), external.

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