New target identified for 'problem position'

Leeds United have identified an experienced Ligue 1 operator for what is currently their biggest problem area in the summer transfer window.

- by Graham Smyth

Though the positions of goalkeeper, centre-back, central midfield, No 10 and striker will all be important for Leeds transfer chiefs this summer as they attempt to strengthen the core of Daniel Farke's side, they currently have options and back-up in all of those areas.

But, as it stands, they do not have a left-back with a contract that runs beyond June 30. An offer was made to Junior Firpo, but it was one that represented his squad status for next season and Leeds evidently did not see the Dominican Republic international as a first-choice starter in the Premier League.

Their expectation is that he will accept what is on offer at Real Betis, the club he supports and with whom he made his La Liga breakthrough.