In the January transfer window, Leeds United might try to add a new full-back to their roster.
Luke Ayling departed the team last week to take a loan deal to Middlesbrough, a competitor in the Championship. The seasoned defender may have already played his final game for the Whites because his contract with the team expires at the end of the current campaign.
Josh Doig was a player Leeds expressed interest in signing, but it looks like they will not get their wish. The Whites are not shown in the photo as teams like Sassuolo and Olympique Marseille compete for his signing.
Ben Johnson, a defender for West Ham who may depart the team this month, is a player Leeds should target in such a case.
The 23-year-old has not yet signed a new contract and just has a few months left on his current one at the London Stadium. The adaptable full-back, who can play on both wings, has fallen in the hierarchy this year, and leaving the team is not totally out of the question.
Sheffield United and Rangers are among the teams eager to sign him, according to a Daily Mail story. Leeds is still holding out for him, and West Ham would prefer to receive a portion of the proceeds from Johnson’s sale.
The Hammers are hoping to capitalize on Johnson and Said Benrahma in order to bolster their offensive options. Considering the terms of the deal, Leeds could yet be able to sign him for a reasonable fee.
Johnson has a ton of Premier League experience, so perhaps a change of scenery could help him rekindle his career. Given his £20,000 weekly salary, the Whites should have no trouble making him an attractive offer.
Although he is still a relatively young player, Daniel Farke knows how to maximize his potential. Leeds wants to get back into the Premier League as soon as possible, and Johnson’s signing will definitely help them do so.
