Leeds United could face a busy transfer deadline day.
The Whites have yet to make a single signing in the January window, but there are still certain areas that may be strengthened, and it appears that effort is underway to do so.
Leeds are prioritizing defense ahead of tonight’s 11 p.m. deadline, having lost both Djed Spence and Luke Ayling early in the season, with a slew of names being linked as replacements.
Leeds have fallen short in their chase of a number of players, with agreements for Neco Williams, Ben Johnson, and Daiki Hashioka all off the table.
However, according to the Daily Mail, Leeds have initiated talks with Burnley about signing Connor Roberts, a player who has been linked with a move to Elland Road throughout the summer.
Leeds opens discussions to sign Roberts.
According to the article, Leeds have been investigating a number of domestic and international possibilities, but it appears that the Whites are most interested in signing Roberts.
Roberts is open to moving to West Yorkshire to join Wales international teammates Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, and Dan James, all of whom are already here.
Burnley are apparently willing to approve a deal before tonight’s deadline, but it could be contingent on finding a replacement, which they may have found in Borussia Dortmund’s Thomas Meunier.
Roberts played little over half an hour for Burnley against Manchester City last night, but Vincent Kompany revealed in his pre-match news conference that a move is not out of the question.
Leeds are in desperate need of a right-back before tonight’s deadline, and the ‘outstanding’ Roberts would be an ideal candidate given his experience at this level.
