Ben Johnson is being connected with a move to Leeds United from West Ham United this month, and the Hammers are willing to send him on loan, even though his contract is set to expire in the summer.
Leeds are still looking for a new full-back after saying goodbye to Djed Spence and Luke Ayling, who have moved on to Genoa and Middlesbrough, respectively.
West Ham academy product. Johnson is out of contract at the end of the season, and on Tuesday night, he was given only his ninth start of the season. He came on as a substitute in West Ham’s loss to Bristol City.
This week, it was reported that Leeds might have to buy Johnson, with West Ham prepared to pay a sum for a player Stuart Pearce described as “wonderful”. This is despite interest from Spanish clubs Villarreal and Betis.
They can contact Johnson on a pre-contract basis, but for English clubs, a deal must be completed with West Ham. However, Phil Hay now claims that West Ham is willing to transfer him on loan.
West Ham are willing to send Ben Johnson to Leeds United on loan.
Which benefits Leeds since, according to Hay, the Whites would prefer to have the England U21 defender on loan, at least initially. West Ham would require a borrowing charge for the privilege.
Leeds have Archie Gray and Jamie Shackleton at right back, with Junior Firpo and Sam Byram on the left. However, the latter two are prone to injury; Shackleton has already suffered ailments, while Gray is a natural midfielder.
Signing a new left-back is critical, but a man who can play on both sides would be ideal. Johnson is that dude. Whether Leeds and West Ham can agree on a loan fee remains to be seen.
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