“Huddersfield Town should be all over this” – Which Championship clubs should capitalise on Leeds United player news? The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Leeds United midfielder Jamie Shackleton is expected to move to the Championship this summer, according to the Yorkshire Post.

It is understood that the Elland Road academy product could depart either permanently or on loan but a move to the second tier is expected.

But who should be in pursuit of him and why?

Our FLW writers issue their verdicts…

Marcus Ally

Shackleton’s versatility would make him an asset for the vast majority of second tier clubs.

From the player’s perspective, it is crucial that he moves to a club where he will start regularly, or there is an argument that the 22-year-old would be better off staying at Leeds on the fringes for another season.

Coventry City stand out as a club with a good reputation for developing young players, who could benefit from having a dynamic attack-minded player like Shackleton in their fluid three-at-the-back system.

Mark Robins has had a positive impact on a number of loanees from the Premier League in his time at the CBS Arena, and Shackleton’s energy in central midfield or wide areas could help the Sky Blues back up their impressive 2021/22 campaign.

Alfie Burns 

It’s an obvious link but Huddersfield Town should be all over this if they can fund it.

Leeds won’t demand too much for Shackleton to push him out of their price bracket and you’d think a couple of million might do the trick.

Corberan would surely love to link up with the midfielder, having worked with him during his own time at Elland Road. The pair were involved with each other at u23 level and then