Leeds United may be on alert to an old transfer avenue opening up again - the possibility of signing Ben Davies from Tottenham Hotspur.
Reports have suggested Leeds have been keeping tabs on Spurs defender Davies. Reports of the transfer first emerged in January 2024, yet we are 12 months down the line and no move has taken place as of yet.
But the prospective transfer has not been a simple one as the Wales international's recent injuries have coincided poorly with the opening of the market. Last year the full-back suffered a hamstring injury, over the summer it was calf issues and then again since December 5th he has not appeared for Spurs with another hamstring problem.
However, Spurs reporter Paul O'Keefe stated prior to Tottenham's Northern London derby with Arsenal on Wednesday night that Davies is close returning to Ange Postecoglou's squad. He wasn't included against Arsenal but a return to fitness appears to be imminent.
It is an update that could yet see Leeds rethink their priorities before the end of the current transfer window. Daniel Farke is missing Junior Firpo through his ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury.
In place he has used Sam Byram, but options remain scarce as when cover has been needed midfielder Max Wober has been turned to. Davies could alleviate the problem whilst providing much-needed top-flight experience to this season's Premier League promotion push.