Ben Johnson to make Leeds United decision after West Ham bid

Long-term Leeds United target Ben Johnson is yet to sign a contract with West Ham United, making him a free agent in a matter of weeks. The defender is set to make a decision on his future in the coming week.

Leeds were said to be keen on the 24-year-old in January, with the prospect of bringing in a proven Premier League defender on a free seen as a smart move to bolster Daniel Farke’s side.

West Ham are keen to tie Johnson down on a long-term deal, with the Athletic reporting a five-year deal has been tabled, but the England Under-21 international is apparently keeping his options open as his minutes have dwindled diminished in the last season. due to David Moyes’ preference for Vladimir Coufal.

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Having been with the Hammers since 2007, Johnson signed his first professional contract in 2018 and went on to make more than 100 appearances in purple and blue – although he started just seven times this season, with a lack of minutes thought to be the reason why he tried to put pen to paper and extend his stay in the capital.

Although Leeds are leading the links with the talented full-back, with the right-back a priority signing for the Whites, there is also said to be interest from Crystal Palace and Rangers to contend with if Johnson does not commit to West Ham.