'More of a priority' - Journalist pinpoints exactly where Leeds will invest this summer

Leeds United will look to strengthen in central midfield and at right-back during the summer transfer window, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

There was hope that the Whites would make key additions at some point in January but the failed attempts to land number one target Brenden Aaronson seemingly put paid to those chances.

Instead, Marcelo Bielsa will battle on with the same group of players, as he hopes to get important figures back from injury and pull clear of the relegation battle.

Summer signings will surely be a given, however, considering the lack of investment last month, and a fresh update has now emerged on the matter.

Speaking to Give Me Sport, O’Rourke highlighted the two areas in which Leeds will be aiming to add depth in:

“I think that centre mid and right back will become more of a priority for Leeds in the summer.”

Midfield and right-back certainly look like key areas to focus on, especially if Kalvin Phillips ends up moving on to pastures new at the end of the season.

The hope is that he stays, of course – there is currently little reason why he won’t – but even if he does, there is still a need to bring in another quality option, with Adam Forshaw an injury-plagued figure and little other depth behind the pair.

At right-back, Luke Ayling turns 31 this year and could arguably be past his very best, so bringing in strong competition for him also makes perfect sense, allowing versatile players like Jamie Shackleton to play further forward. Ayling has had long-term injuries of his own, too, which may have taken an edge off his game.

In other news, Leeds are still reportedly plotting a deal for one player. Find out who it is here.

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