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title: "Williamson to Leeds gathering pace"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2015/09/09/williamson-leeds-gathering-pace/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Michael Oliver"
section: "Newcastle United News"
published: "2015-09-09T11:08:35Z"
modified: "2015-09-09T11:08:35Z"
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# Williamson to Leeds gathering pace

‘Iron’ Mike Williamson looks set to be the first of several Newcastle fringe players to make a loan exit during the emergency window which opened today.

The Englishman is currently the fourth-choice centre-back behind captain Fabricio Coloccini, star summer signing Chancel Mbemba and Tyneside stalwart Steven Taylor.

![Pete Norton/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2015/09/4852367221.jpg)

It was believed that either Williamson or England U21 international Jamaal Lascelles would be sent on a short-term loan for some regular game-time, while the other remained at St. James’ Park to cover in case of a slew of injuries.

It seems like there is more interest in the experienced Williamson than the supremely talented Lascelles.

Brighton and Brentford had made their interest in the 31-year-old in recent times, but Leeds are said to be leading the race for the defender, claims journalist James Marshment.

> Leeds to sign Mike Williamson from [#NUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NUFC?src=hash) on loan rumours are gathering plenty of momentum once again today. I have to say, not for me! [#LUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LUFC?src=hash)
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> — James Marshment (@marshyleeds) [September 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/marshyleeds/status/641552052208959488)

More on the loan front as Hull City have reportedly ended their interest in taking 29-year-old forward Yoan Gouffran on loan, says Hull Daily Mail’s Phillip Buckingham.

> Emergency loan window opens in the Football League today. Told there’s nothing in [#hcafc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/hcafc?src=hash)‘s reported interest in [#nufc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/nufc?src=hash)‘s Yoan Gouffran.
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> — Philip Buckingham (@PJBuckingham) [September 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/PJBuckingham/status/641540425208213504)

Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough have both been reportedly linked with a move for the Frenchman.