Leeds United have been handed a potential boost in their pursuit of a new left-back this month.
It is a position that has been on Leeds’ radar since even before the window opened on January 1 but there is now less than two weeks for clubs to conduct any remaining transfer business.
Leeds have so far failed to make a single signing but have been linked with a number of players as they look to strengthen both full-back positions, central defence if Charlie Cresswell leaves and attack.
At left-back, Ben Davies, Josh Doig, Borna Barisic and Ryan Giles are among Leeds’ potential targets, and it now looks as though a deal is doable for the latter.
According to talkSPORT, Luton Town are open to allowing Giles leave this month. However, this would only either be on loan with an obligation to buy, or a permanent deal.
Luton open to Giles exit
Daniel Farke was asked about the prospect of signing Giles out of no where in his press conference last week, but remained tight-lipped on speaking about other club’s players.
Leeds are set to battle it out with Championship rivals Cardiff City for the signature of the 23-year-old, though there are other clubs in the division reportedly keeping an eye on the situation.
Giles only signed for Premier League new boys Luton Town in the summer for £5 million but has struggled to make an impact, starting just five Premier League matches so far.
Leeds’ main focus so far during this transfer window has been the Premier League loan market, but in order to complete a deal for Giles, it would appear there has to be some sort of permanent incentive.
However, Leeds are willing to be patient in order to secure their top targets and so it will be interesting to see if Luton alter their stance at all later in the window.
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