The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 10th January) Ayling set to undergo medical at Boro
Ayling set to undergo medical at Boro
Luke Ayling is set to undergo a medical at the Rockliffe Park training complex, home of Middlesbrough football club later today.
The 32yo is desperate for first team football, and after falling down the pecking order at Leeds, decided to answer Michael Carrick's SOS. Boro have a number of injury concerns in defence, and see the former Arsenal rookie as someone who can fill voids and add valuable experience to their team.
Ayling lives in Wetherby, and will still be able to commute to his new club without moving house, and disrupting his family life. He is good friends with Sam Greenwood, who is also on loan with the Smoggo's from Leeds.
PSG make shock move for Llorente
French giants PSG have made a shock move for Leeds defender Diego Llorente, if reports in the tabloids are to be believed
The former Real Madrid apprentice is currently on loan at Roma where he is enjoying considerable success, but their economic position isn't great. They do not have anything like the financial clout of the 11 time French Champions, who could be set to snatch him away from the Stadio Olimpico
PSG Manager Luis Enrique knows Llorente well from his four year spell in charge of the Spain National team. He is keen to strengthen his squad, and see's the 30yo as someone he can rely on to shore up their defence.
Auf Wiedersehen Charlie
Leeds have set an asking price in the region of £4m - £5m for England Under 21 International Charlie Cresswell after the 21yo made his feelings clear, over lack of first team opportunities at Elland Road.
He only signed a new four year year last August, and was regarded by being given the No5 shirt, an indication that Daniel Farke had big plans for him. He started the second game of the season at St Andrews, which Leeds lost due to an injury time penalty, and has not started a league game since.
Charlie was bought to the club in 2018 by his father, and former Elland Road favourite Richard, whilst he was in charge at the Thorp Arch Academy, and swiftly moved up the age groups. Charlie's younger brother Harry also plays at the Academy.
Ipswich Town, Middlesbrough and Blackburn are all reportedly keen to sign the 21yo as long as they can meet Leeds £4m - £5m valuation price.