Chelsea vulnerable to Leeds Utd raid with Clarke-Salter earmarked to reverse worrying trend

Leeds United have made enquiries over a move for Chelsea centre-half Jake Clarke-Salter, and a report has revealed why the Blues are vulnerable.

The Whites are once again staring down the barrel of relegation. A five-match run that produced 11 points between March 13-April 25 had thrust Leeds towards safety. However, successive defeats since then, combined with Everton and Burnley’s respective revivals has Leeds once again looking over their shoulder.

Very little has gone to plan at Elland Road this season. Marcelo Bielsa was revered in West Yorkshire, though that wasn’t enough to retain his job when results and morale went south mid-season.

Injuries have deprived them of several of their key players this year. Kalvin Phillips has missed significant time, while Patrick Bamford has made just nine league appearances.

His absence has stifled their attacking prowess, though the biggest issue has arguably been their sieve-like defence.

After 35 matches, Leeds’ goals against tally stands at 74. That is just one better than already-relegated Norwich City.

Whether Leeds retain their top flight status in the coming weeks, only time will tell. However, it stands to reason shoring up their defence will be a summer priority – regardless of which league they’re in.

As such, the Sun report Leeds are sizing up a raid for Chelsea centre-back, Jake Clarke-Salter.

The 24-year-old is in the midst of his sixth loan spell away from Stamford Bridge this season. He is currently on loan at Coventry City where by all accounts, he has impressed.

He will return to Chelsea this summer, though his contract status could ensure that stay is a short one.

Indeed, his current deal is due to expire this summer, though Chelsea do have an option for a