Leeds United will face competition from Sheffield United, Luton Town and Southampton for the signing of Ryan Manning.
That is according to the Irish Sun, who report all four sides are keen on acquiring the services of the 27-year-old this summer.
Manning will be available on a free transfer with his contract set to expire at Swansea City tomorrow, and the club already having announced that he will not be signing a new one.
Leeds are set to be in the market for a new left back this summer with Junior Firpo – their only out and out option for that position at the club – expected to leave amid interest from Marseille.
Manning would represent a very smart signing on a free for Leeds having scored five goals and provided 10 assists in 43 Championship appearances for Swansea last season.
Leeds to face PL competition for Manning signing
Both Sheffield United and Luton are interested in signing Manning and could have the upper hand over Leeds after being promoted to the Premier League.
Southampton are also keen on the Republic of Ireland international, and would be able to offer Manning the chance to reunite with Russell Martin, who left Swansea for St. Mary’s earlier this month.
Leeds will have to use all their powers of negotiation in order to prise Manning to the club, with all three seemingly having more obvious ways to persuade him.
That said, Manning would be guaranteed first choice at left back if he was to come to Leeds, and his style of football would fit that of Daniel Farke, who is expected to be the club’s next manager.
With his contract at Swansea officially coming to an end tomorrow, Leeds will have to get a move on if they really want him at Elland Road.
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