Leeds United are currently competing with Sheffield United at the top of the Championship table.
According to the Matlock Mercury, Sheffield United have asked to take Ashton Hall on a week’s trial after the defender’s recent spell at Leeds.
Leeds recently spent a fortnight running the rule over Hall, the Matlock Town youngster they are said to have pursued for several months (Derbyshire Times).
But the Matlock Mercury states the player is still awaiting further news from Elland Road.
And Leeds’ hesitance could spell fresh opportunity for Sheffield United, whose academy Hall is said to have represented before his move to Matlock (Derbyshire Times).
Hall’s former Matlock teammate, Zak Brunt, left to sign for Sheffield United last summer.
Leeds are currently competing with the Blades at the top of the Championship table, with the pair due to meet at Elland Road next month.
Hall, who has captained Matlock’s academy side, made his first-team debut last September.
The teenager is currently tied to a long-term contract at The Autoworld Arena.
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