Leeds United would make transfer mistake, eyeing another deal for loanee 23/24 – See

“Roberts, another Wales defender, has a year left on his contract at Burnley, who return to the second tier for next season. The 28-year-old full-back’s future could depend on who fills the vacant manager’s job at Turf Moor following the appointment of Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich.

“After losing his place in Kompany’s starting XI last October, Roberts opened the door to a winter move. He spent the second half of the season on loan at Elland Road, making 15 appearances, limited by a thigh injury sustained on international duty in March.

“Between relegation and Kompany leaving, things are in a state of flux at Burnley, which is likely to affect any chance of a return to Leeds. Kompany’s former assistant Craig Bellamy has been appointed interim head coach and interviews for a permanent successor are set to begin this week. Former Hull City manager Liam Rosenior, former Chelsea and Derby boss Frank Lampard and former Fulham and Bournemouth manager Scott Parker are among those being considered.

“Leeds will be eyeing another deal for Roberts but he is assessing his options.”

Leeds would be making a mistake chasing Roberts hard

Leeds are in need of a right back or two in the summer window and retaining Sam Byram is a good start to address any potential lack of depth.

Roberts would be another easy way to add another body to the team that can work quite well at right back.

However, there has been very little from Roberts that we have seen in half a season that would justify him being the signing for us.

His only two standout performances that really impressed him were his secondary appearances against Leicester City and Huddersfield Town – the latter game against 10 men who were subsequently relegated, so not worth highlighting an opposition.