Leeds storm into race to sign “exceptional” 20 G/A striker also wanted by Sunderland

The Premier League sides are looking to sign Waterford striker Tommy Lonergan.

By Dominic Lund · Football Fancast

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 6:40 PM

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Leeds United have entered the race to sign Waterford striker Tommy Lonergan on a permanent transfer.
Delegations from Sunderland, Everton, Brentford, and Brighton also scouted Lonergan during Ireland Under-21s' win against England.
The 22-year-old forward has registered 20 combined goals and assists for Waterford this season.

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Leeds United have entered the race to complete a permanent signing of Waterford striker Tommy Lonergan, according to a report from TEAMtalk. Scouts from Leeds, Sunderland, Everton, Brentford, and Brighton watched the 22-year-old forward score two goals for Ireland Under-21s in a 3-1 win over England.

Lonergan has registered 20 combined goals and assists for Waterford this season and earned praise as "exceptional" from Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford. Leeds are considering attacking reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window to provide backup for Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

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