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Report: Leeds touted as potential suitor in race to sign £4m-rated colossus
that Leeds United are battling Brighton & Hove Albion as well as four other Championship sides for Portsmouth defender Matt Clarke.
The League One side, who failed to gain promotion to the Championship after suffering defeat in the play-off semi-finals to Sunday, are willing to let a bidding war develop.
Not only Leeds and Brighton, but Stoke City, Bristol City, Hull City and Reading are also interested in Clarke. The 22-year-old clocked up an enormous 60 league and cup fixtures this season, and even scored four goals.
that Portsmouth value the impressive centre-back at around £4million. With his contract set to expire at the end of next season, it appears that Pompey may be willing to cash in now.
TBR’s view
Leeds desperately need a centre-back. Liam Cooper and Pontus Jansson are the club’s only two recognised centre-backs. It has meant that a number of players have had to show versatility this season.
Gaetano Berardi, Luke Ayling, Kalvin Phillips and even youngster Aapo Halme have been drafted in to replace one of the aforementioned duo when they are unavailable.
Top-quality cover is required, and Clarke can certainly provide that if Leeds win the bidding war for Clarke.
