Player with 268 appearances ready to move on

Leeds United’s Championship season is still far from over, with a vital play-off semi-final leg against Norwich City coming up on Thursday, followed hopefully by a final appearance at Wembley against either Southampton or West Bromwich Albion.

Daniel Farke’s side must be fully focused on the job at hand to reach the promised land of the Premier League at the first time of asking, having dropped out of the English top flight this time last year.

Sheffield United want Luke Ayling

One team who made the reverse journey 12 months ago and were promoted alongside Luton Town and Burnley were Sheffield United.

It is the Blades who are reportedly making moves to sign Leeds tight end Luke Ayling.

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According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, via his Patreon page, United, along with Middlesbrough, where Ayling has spent the last six months on loan, want to take advantage of the player’s contract at Leeds ending on June 30.

At that point he will be a free agent and look for gainful employment elsewhere, so interest from both clubs is likely to be welcome.