Cardiff City in talks to sign former Leeds United wonderkid who is tearing up non-league
By Dominic Booth
He's been linked with Leicester and Wigan after some brilliant performances in the lower leagues
Cardiff City are in negotiations to sign former Leeds United wonderkid Billy Whitehouse who is currently thriving in non-league football.
The 22-year-old came through the ranks at Doncaster Rovers and made just a single appearance for Leeds before dropping into non-league and is now plying his trade for Tadcaster Albion.
WalesOnline understands Cardiff are in talks to add Whitehouse to their Under-23s squad and hope to develop his talents.
Whitehouse has scored nine goals and laid on an impressive 19 assists for Tadcaster this season, the North Yorkshire outfit who play in the Evo-Stik Division One East — the eighth tier of English football.
He was linked with a move back into the football league in April this year, with Mansfield Town, Cambridge United and Wigan Athletic all reportedly monitoring Whitehouse.
Leicester City have even been linked with a surprise swoop for a player released by former Leeds and Swansea City boss Garry Monk from Elland Road in 2017.
And after subsequent spells with Guiseley, Alfreton Town, Shaw Lane and now Tadcaster, Whitehouse could now be presented with another big chance at the highest level.
Cardiff's Under-23s signed former Leeds pair Jack and Paul McKay in December 2017 and regularly add players on short-term deals.
Paul McKay played alongside Whitehouse in the latter's only Leeds appearance, an FA Cup tie at Sutton United
Ex Bangor City goalkeeper Matthew Hall was the latest player to join Jarred Harvey's set up, with former Everton youngster Tyrone Duffus, Dan Martin (formerly of Fulham) and Welsh league star Ryan Pryce all part of the squad.