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Leeds fans react to reported interest in Barnsley’s Andy Yiadom

Andy Yiadom(C) of Barnsley challenged by Anthony Knockaert (L) and Glenn Murray of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match...
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Leeds United are reportedly planning a move for Barnsley full-back Andy Yiadom when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Paul Heckingbottom Leeds manager gestures during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on February 21, 2018 in Derby, England.

Leeds fans have been reacting on Twitter to the reports coming out of the Yorkshire Evening Post this week which have suggested that the Whites are keen on signing Andy Yiadom from Barnsley this summer.

Yiadom was signed for the Tykes by current Leeds head coach Paul Heckingbottom and featured regularly under him before the latter made the move to Elland Road earlier this year.

Andy Yiadom of Barnsley during the Sky Bet Championship match between Burton Albion and Barnsley at Pirelli Stadium on October 31, 2017 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.

The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that he is out of contract with Barnsley at the end of the season, and Heckingbottom is hoping that he can secure a reunion with the full-back once his deal expires.

News of Leeds’ interest has received a mixed reaction amongst the Whites fans on social media, with many fans feeling underwhelmed with the reports linking Yiadom with a move given Barnsley’s current position in the table and the amount of depth that Heckingbottom already has on the right-hand side of the defence.

Andy Yiadom of Barnsley runs with the ball under pressure from Jiri Skalak of Brighton & Hove Albion during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Barnsley at...

However, others are slightly more optimistic that this could be a very good deal if Leeds manage to land Yiadom’s signature. The Yorkshire Evening Post also reported that he was close to joining Swansea City and Huddersfield Town in the summer, so there is clearly a talented defender in there.

And with his ability to also play at left-back, there seems to be some fans who would be more than happy to see the squad bolstered with the addition of the Ghana international – especially given that he will not command a transfer fee.

Here is the best of the reaction to the reports linking Yiadom with Leeds…