Leeds United may turn to Burnley’s Connor Roberts in their search for a full-back this month, having lost both Luke Ayling and Djed Spence in the last seven days.
While the Whites are getting ready for their trip to Cardiff City and South Wales on Saturday, supporters anticipate that transfer business is going on behind the scenes.
It’s evident that Daniel Farke needs to add one or more full-backs because his team appears weaker now than when the transfer window opened at the beginning of the season.
Ben Jacobs provides a transfer hunt update for Leeds
Now that Leeds is looking to add players this month, journalist Ben Jacobs of CBS has revealed some “good news,” indicating that the team is attempting to acquire a left-back.
He reveals that the Welsh pair Chris Mepham and Connor Roberts are on their shortlist, and that other teams’ attempts to let their players go are probably going to be met with resistance.
Jacobs posted this in a Q&A on social media:
“I have excellent news to share. Leeds should target a full-back, in my opinion. Connor Roberts and Chris Mepham are both potential candidates. Additionally, they wish to cling onto Crysencio Summerville. Growing interest, but Leeds has been quite happy with his approach over the summer.
This news coincides with a number of encouraging developments about Burnley right-back Roberts. According to the Daily Mirror (10/1, 2.09pm), the Clarets are open to receiving bids for the defender.
In addition, the 28-year-old seems receptive to the idea of moving to Elland Road, and the team values what he brings to the table.
Roberts is expected to be eager to resume playing on a regular basis given he hasn’t started a Premier League game since October. Since appraisals are rarely worthwhile for players who appear to be sure things, it is usually difficult to judge the quality of players available during the January window.
But given that Roberts appears keen to leave and his team is prepared to sell, Leeds might be able to get a good bargain here. Roberts would be a perfect fit beside Dan James and would greatly improve our back line both in and out of possession.
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