Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Burnley full-back Connor Roberts during this month's transfer window.
The 28-year-old was a key part of the Clarets side which cantered to the Championship title last season, playing 43 second-tier matches, providing 10 goal contributions.
With Brazilian Vitinho taking over as first-choice right-back at Turf Moor this term, Roberts has been forced to settle for just eight Premier League starts so far.
Since making his international debut in March 2018, the defender has earned 53 caps for Wales and will be hoping to reach Euro 2024 as part of Rob Page's squad in the summer.
According to HITC Football, Leeds are monitoring Roberts ahead of a potential swoop for the right-back later in the current window.
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Daniel Farke's side are light of options on the right side of their defence following the departure of two first-team defenders already this month.
Djed Spence's ill-fated loan spell at Elland Road from Tottenham Hotspur was terminated, while veteran Luke Ayling has been allowed to join Championship rivals Middlesbrough.
Youngster Archie Gray has often filled in at right-back during the first half of the campaign, although the Whites academy graduate is a natural midfielder.
As well as Burnley's Roberts, the report claims that Leeds are keen on securing the services of West Ham United defender Ben Johnson.
The former England Under-21 international has struggled for game time under David Moyes this season, starting just the single Premier League game.
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With the 23-year-old's contract at the London Stadium expiring in the summer, it is understood that the Hammers may cash in on the player instead of losing him for nothing in six months.
It is believed that Leeds have made West Ham's Johnson their preferred arrival over Welshman Roberts, but the Burnley man could still be on the move in this window.
Farke's side are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League following relegation last campaign, and they currently sit fourth in the Championship, seven points behind second-placed Ipswich Town.
With a number of absentees in defence, Roberts could deputise at left-back when Vincent Kompany's men host relegation rivals Luton Town at Turf Moor on Friday night.
Carter White
