Six-figure offer rejected: Why Leeds must battle rivals to solve problem area with 31-year-old – view

Jansson suspended for two games

Leeds’ problem area at the back will be made even more of a concern come the start of the season, with Sweden international Jansson banned for the Whites’ opening two fixtures.

The 26-year-old is set to serve a suspension that he picked up last season, and that leaves just Pennington and Liam Cooper as centre-backs.

Mulgrew would prove a top addition not only in terms of what he can offer, but in depth too. Able to play at left-back, the experienced star could also be used as a replacement for Charlie Taylor.

In other Leeds transfer news, West Ham should look to sign this senior Leeds man as back-up to one of their new signings.

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