Report: David Stockdale tells Birmingham City that he wants to join Leeds United

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However, Leeds United may have to scrap their plan to sign David Stockdale from Birmingham City, as a deal is becoming complicated.

According to a report in the Yorkshire Evening Post, David Stockdale has told Birmingham City that he wants to move to Leeds United but the deal remains in some doubt.

Leeds are keen to bring in a more experienced goalkeeper to compete with Bailey Peacock-Farrell, and Stockdale has become Marcelo Bielsa’s top target.

However, Leeds may have to scrap their plans to sign the 32-year-old, as Birmingham will not sanction a loan move.

Leeds are keen to bring the goalkeeper in on a temporary deal, with a view to making the transfer permanent at the end of the season.

But Birmingham want to sell Stockade this summer, with Garry Monk’s side keen to get his wages off their books.

Stockdale is on a high wage at Birmingham, and Leeds were willing to pay a large chunk of it, but the Blues are still not open to loan offers for the stopper.

Stockdale, on his part, has reportedly informed Birmingham that he wants to move to Elland Road to join up with Bielsa, but the deal looks unlikely at this stage.

Bielsa and Leeds may now be forced to look at other options, as they plan for next season.