‘Up to 50%’ – YEP: Leeds United make huge sale for eye-catching 18-goal EFL talent

“Should the Bedfordshire club be promoted, it may shed further light on the performances of former Leeds U21 striker Dean. The 20-year-old has 18 goals and five assists in 33 appearances this term and has been in impressive form since returning from injury at the end of the season.

“YEP understands that Leeds hold a sell-on clause worth up to 50% of any future fee negotiated during his original sale to MK Dons just 18 months ago. This means the Whites are in line to receive a bumper home if Dean’s services are sought elsewhere this summer, whether it’s higher up the Football League pyramid or abroad, as was the case in the last January window , with interest from a French club. “

MK Dons face play-off elimination by Crawley

MK Dons’ chances of keeping Dean are much better if they can secure promotion to League One via the play-offs.

However, that looks incredibly unlikely after they were beaten 3-0 away by Crawley Town on Tuesday night, giving them a mountain to climb in the second leg.

Life could have been very different for Dean and the away side, however, as a third-minute chance for the former Leeds striker saw him round the keeper and look to slot into an empty net, but a cross from the touchline also carries a chase… up save to negate.

Max Dean could be a rising EFL star

You could see in our youth set-up that Dean was ready for senior football by the way he handled himself up front and the way he took chances.

The fact that he now looks like one of the best strikers in the lower leagues shouldn’t come as a shock to any Leeds fan who has watched him consistently.

Hopefully he gets that big move so we can not only cash in, but climb the ladder as his performances deserve.

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