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Report: Sheffield United interested in Leeds United’s Luke Murphy

Rotherham United's Frazer Richardson in action with Leeds United's Luke Murphy (Reuters)
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Sheffield United are reportedly interested in signing Luke Murphy from Leeds United before the end of the summer transfer window.

Burnley's Joey Barton is fouled by Leeds United's Luke MurphyJoey Barton is fouled by Luke Murphy

Sheffield United are interested in signing Luke Murphy from Leeds United before the end of the summer transfer window, according to The Yorkshire Evening Post.

It has been reported that League One outfit United are among a number of clubs who are interested in securing the services of the 26-year-old midfielder.

Murphy has been on the books of Leeds since the summer of 2013 when he joined from Crewe Alexandra.

Leeds' Luke Murphy and Brighton's James WilsonLuke Murphy and James Wilson in action

The midfielder’s current contract with the West Yorkshire outfit runs until June 2019, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk.

The Englishman has yet to make an appearance in the Championship this season and is not guaranteed a place in the Leeds starting lineup.

Nottingham Forest's Robert Tesche in action with Leeds' Luke MurphyRobert Tesche in action with Luke Murphy

Murphy featured in 35 Championship games last season, while during the 2014-15 campaign, the midfielder played in 30 league matches for the Whites.

Leeds have won their last two competitive matches and are unbeaten in their last three, and are aiming to finish in the top six of the Championship this season.

United have lost their last two games in League One and are struggling at the moment.

Burnley's Joey Barton is fouled by Leeds United's Luke Murphy Joey Barton is fouled by Luke Murphy