“Will have to fork out a considerable fee” – Leeds United consider move for Middlesbrough star: The verdict

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Leeds United have been credited with an interest in Middlesbrough wing-back Isaiah Jones, as per a report from TEAMtalk. 

The report states that the Whites are one of six Premier League clubs who have shown an interest in the 22-year-old, with Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, West Ham United and Wolves joining the chase.

Jones has chipped in with a goal and nine assists in 29 Championship appearances this season, proving to be a real attacking threat in the final third, whilst also showing the defensive capabilities that have been required.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Leeds’ interest in the young wing-back…

Alfie Burns

As the weeks tick by, it’s looking more and more like Leeds are going to have to take a look at their right-back options in the summer.

They’ve got Cody Drameh out on loan at Cardiff City, but his future at Leeds seems like it’s going to hinge on whether or not Marcelo Bielsa is still around.

Even then, an added option down the right is probably still needed as they look to move into a new era where they aren’t relying on Luke Ayling.

Someone like Jones would be a superb addition, too.

The Boro flyer is so creative from right wing-back, using his pace superbly to consistently cause problems.

He’d be great in a Leeds side that always try to play on the front-foot.

Jones will be a Premier League player in the future, whether that’s with Middlesbrough or someone else.

That means that Leeds’ chances of signing him might shrink