Leeds United are reportedly near finishing the signing of Everton defender Ben Godfrey earlier than the window closes.
After shedding Luke Ayling and Djed Spence earlier on within the January window, Daniel Farke can be eager to usher in some defensive reinforcements earlier than the window slams shut later this week.
At the moment fourth within the Championship desk, Leeds have a monumental second half of the season left to play in the event that they wish to obtain computerized promotion again as much as the Premier League.
A brand new signing may give them the precise increase that they should end on a excessive with former England goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, claiming {that a} deal for Everton defender Godfrey is ‘shut’.
“I feel Godfrey can be a great signing as a result of he can play wherever throughout the again 4 and he can play holding midfield.” He informed MOT Leeds.
“If what I’m listening to is correct I feel the deal’s shut for him and I feel he’d be a really, excellent addition.”
The English defender has struggled for minutes this season with the emergence of Jarrad Branthwaite pushing him to the fringes of the squad.
Simply two factors separate Farke’s males from Ipswich City in second spot, though Leeds maintain a sport in hand over their rivals.
