Leeds United still have a chance to secure automatic promotion as we enter the final week of the regular Championship season. Their fate may depend on the outcome of Coventry City’s match against Ipswich Town on Tuesday night at the CBS Arena. If Coventry City manages to surprise Kieran McKenna’s side, Leeds will have control over their own destiny going into Saturday. However, if Ipswich Town secures a win or a draw in the West Midlands, Leeds will be considered outsiders heading into the final day.
Nevertheless, there is still everything to play for, and as we anticipate Ipswich’s crucial game on Tuesday night, let’s take a look at some of the major headlines surrounding the team.
One of the notable stories is Birmingham City’s interest in signing Luke Ayling, the Leeds United defender, on a free transfer this summer. According to The Sun, Birmingham City is willing to compete with Sheffield United for the 32-year-old’s signature. Birmingham, currently in the Championship’s bottom three, will need to avoid relegation if they want to entice Ayling to join St Andrew’s. However, the report suggests that they are confident in their chances of achieving that.
Ayling has been on loan at Middlesbrough since January and has impressed under the management of Michael Carrick. It has been reported that Middlesbrough is likely to pursue a permanent move for Ayling in the summer once he is released by Leeds United. This indicates that Ayling will have several options to consider during the transfer window. While Birmingham may not be the frontrunners based on the league table, Ayling could bring a lot to the second city. Birmingham might also be contemplating the signing of another Leeds right-back, Cody Drameh, as his loan spell at the club is coming to an end. Drameh’s future as a free agent this summer is yet to be determined.
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