Leeds United are interested in signing Manchester United defender Brandon Williams this summer.
That is according to the Independent, who report Leeds are considering a move for Williams as they look to strengthen their options at left-back.
Williams is set to be allowed to leave Man United permanently before the end of the window but whether Leeds can get a deal done is likely to be dependent on his willingness to drop down to the Championship.
What’s more, it is also public knowledge how much of a huge Man United supporter Williams is, and so moving to a rival such as Leeds could be another hurdle in any potential transfer.
That said, Williams has worked under Daniel Farke before with the Leeds boss having signed him on a season-long-loan deal for Norwich City back in 2021.
Leeds considering move for Man United’s Williams
Leeds are in desperate need of strengthening their options at left-back this summer with Junior Firpo currently injured and expected to leave.
Leo Hjelde has proved himself to be a more than adequate performer in that role during pre-season and is expected to start the campaign as first choice.
However, Hjelde is only 19 and will need both cover and competition over the course of a long 46-game season, and Williams would certainly provide that.
Williams has made 47 Premier League appearances over the course of his career and although he is right-footed, has proven himself as a strong performer at left-back.
At this point it remains unclear what sort of fee Man United will command for the 22-year-old, who is out of contract next summer, though does have the option for another year.
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