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Report: Leeds United set to beat Norwich City to the signing of Elia Caprile

According to reports from Italian outlet L’Arena, Championship leaders Leeds United are set to beat Premier League outfit Norwich City to the signing of Elia Caprile.

The 18-year-old goalkeeper plays for Italian club Chievo. He has come through the youth ranks at the club, and has caught the attention of Leeds.

The youngster is the third-choice keeper at the club behind Adrian Sempera and Michele Nardi. Caprile has appeared on the Serie B side’s substitute bench six times this season and is yet to his senior debut for the club.

Leeds and Norwich have been impressed with Caprile’s performance for the reserves this season.