Leeds must fix problem area next season with bid to sign 6ft 3 colossus frozen out at PL giants
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One of Leeds United’s major problems in the past nine months has been in goal, with both senior options Felix Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan falling well short of the required standard.
Academy graduate Bailey Peacock-Farrell finished the campaign strongly with his opportunity in the first team, but ultimately the Whites need to be looking to add another candidate ahead of the 2018/19 season.
One man that should spring into the mind of manager Paul Heckingbottom is Liverpool ace Danny Ward, who has been frozen out at Anfield this campaign.
The 24-year-old has been on the fringes of the Reds first-team squad this season, but deserves to be playing regular football and is a talented youngster.
He spent last season helping Huddersfield Town achieve promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs and kept 12 clean sheets in 46 appearances for them.
Ward is a 6ft 3in (Source: Transfermrkt) colossus goalkeeper that is strong at dominating his penalty area and would definitely walk into the number one position at Elland Road.
The Yorkshire giants should contact Liverpool about trying to take their athletic shot-stopper on loan, as he could play a crucial role in a potential push for promotion.
He already has three senior international caps for Wales under his belt and should be desperate for regular action.
Ward has proven himself to be a top-class performer in the Championship and is his sort of consistency would be worth its weight in gold next year, which is why they should go straight onto the phone with Liverpool officials after the Champions League final.
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