West Brom are said to be keen on the Leeds United left-back this summer.
Burnley’s David Jones (R) in action with West Brom’s Callum McManaman
Leeds United face a fight this summer to keep hold of talented left-back Charlie Taylor.
The defender is out of contract next summer and has recently been linked with a £5 million move to West Bromwich Albion.
A report in the Birmingham Mail yesterday suggested that West Brom may be about to revisit their interest in the player – if their number one target Jeffrey Schlupp fails to become a reality.
Charlie Taylor celebrates after scoring the first goal for Leeds
The Birmingham Mail reported that the Baggies are hopeful of tempting Leeds owner Massimo Cellino into a sale with a starting bid of £5 million should their move for Schlupp fail.
If Leeds do end up negotiating with West Brom over the potential sale of Taylor, they must consider asking for a player in exchange – with Callum McManaman the perfect option.
Leicester City’s Jeffrey Schlupp in action with Swansea’s Wayne Routledge
The winger has failed to cement a place in the Baggies first-team and with Matty Phillips arriving from QPR this summer he has fallen even further down the pecking order.
Leeds are in need of another wide option, with McManaman a potentially perfect addition to their attacking options.
Charlie Taylor of Leeds United reacts after missing a chance to score
If Taylor is to go, then Leeds must use the opportunity to bring in a player that is needed elsewhere on the pitch. McManaman’s arrival would certainly take the sting off of any exit from Leeds’ talented left-back.
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