Agree it's all about opinions and I am sure we'll be linked with a lot of players in the summer if we go up. I don't think Leadbitter will be one of them and, even if we are interested, I think Middlesbrough will be determined to keep hold of their squad and will have the money to do so.
Difference is that Defoe is proven in the Premier League and Pickford has been Sunderland's other best player and looks a real prospect (for the record we won't sign even of them). Leadbitter has made 13 starts for Middlesbrough this season according to their website. Hardly a regular player for...