Four domestic rivals reportedly after 23-year-old: Why Leeds must join race to solve problem area

Contract situation at Madjeski Stadium

Completing nine permanent deals and spending north of £10million on new talent, owner Andrea Radrizzani’s pockets are likely to have shrivelled after spending double that on the repurchasing of Elland Road.

Bargain deals and loans are the order of the day, and with Obita likely to leave this summer with only one season left on his Reading contract, a cut-price transfer could be arranged.

If Leeds can strike a deal that would see Obita move north to Yorkshire for less than £4million, Radrizzani must look to open his pockets once again in order to solve Leeds’ problem area.

In other Leeds transfer news, this Newcastle outcast could also prove to be an effective replacement for Taylor.

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