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Report suggests Brendan Galloway will return to Everton early; could it spark left-back merry-go-round involving Leeds United?

West Ham United's Dimitri Payet is fouled by West Bromwich Albion's Brendan Galloway for a penalty (Reuters)
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Galloway is set for a January return to Everton, with West Bromwich Albion maintaining an interest in Leeds United’s Charlie Taylor.

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Brendan Galloway’s loan spell at West Bromwich Albion will likely be terminated in January, according to the Telegraph.

Galloway, who signed from Everton until the end of the campaign, has not featured since September’s 4-2 win against West Ham United, in which he conceded a penalty and was substituted immediately after.

West Ham United's Dimitri Payet is fouled by West Bromwich Albion's Brendan Galloway for a penalty

In the meantime, West Brom boss Tony Pulis has used Allan Nyom, a specialist right-back, on the left, and has been heavily linked with a move for Leeds United’s Charlie Taylor.

And Taylor’s name is again mentioned in the Telegraph’s report, as a potential replacement for Galloway. The 23-year-old is out of contract next summer, and Leeds stand to recoup a larger fee if they allow him to leave in the New Year.

Leeds United's Charlie Taylor

Meanwhile, Galloway is said to be interesting a number of Championship clubs and, ironically, Leeds could be one of them if Taylor is sold.

Everton, however, may wish to hang on to the 20-year-old, given their problems at left-back this season. Leighton Baines has also not played since mid-September through injury, forcing Bryan Oviedo to fill in.

That said, another player in Galloway’s position, Luke Garbutt, is due to return to Goodison Park when his Wigan Athletic loan deal expires in January.

Everton's Leighton Baines celebrates their first goal with Kevin Mirallas