Leeds is now focusing on a £15m defender who “may” leave his club this summer

Leeds United are now following the move of a “outstanding” defender who just got the green light away from the current club this summer, according to transfer expert Graeme Bailey.

Of course, the type of summer transfer window Leeds will have depends heavily on whether they can get a promotion from the championship game, with the automatic attractions competition in recent weeks.

After winning just one game in the last four games, the whites are now only two points above third Burnley, so although returning to the Premier League for quite some time is by no means a guarantee, even though they are still in a strong position.

If Daniel Farke’s team does end a two-year break from the top flight, the manager may have to upgrade his defense, ready to pursue Nico Elvedi of Borussia Mönchengladbach, who is able to be at the centre-back and left-back.

Given the versatility of the Swiss defender, Elvedi’s move could kill two birds with a stone, but Farke could also make suggestions from the left-back.

Bailey revealed in an interview with Leeds United News that Leeds expressed interest in Newcastle United’s Matt Targett, who arrived from Aston Villa for £15m this summer from Aston Villa.

Bailey said: “Matt Targett is still an interesting choice for many clubs. He’s likely to leave Newcastle this summer. Newcastle won’t be in his way. There are some options in the United States, but he’s someone who Leeds has seen.”

“Outstanding” goals require summer movement

Newcastle has undergone a huge shift under Eddie Howe to become a side who once participated in the relegated dog fight, meaning Targett has begun to play a more sporadic role.

Although Howe was praised as “outstanding” by Howe shortly after signing at the club, he has since fallen off the pecking order and has made only four appearances in all competitions this season, so it’s clear that he needs to move this summer.

If the Leeds SEALs advance to the championship, it is important to attract players with Premier League experience if they are to avoid immediately backing down, and the 29-year-old certainly fits the bill in that regard, which is the top 163 times.

So while Targett isn’t the most gorgeous signing, he could be a solid addition to Farke’s back row this summer, able to push Junior Firpo into the left back.