Matt Targett is surplus to requirements at Newcastle United due to the rise to prominence from Lewis Hall and the fact that Dan Burn and Lloyd Kelly can cover at left-back.
Newcastle have pretty much had to make do without Targett since he turned his loan move into a permanent one as injuries have kept the former Aston Villa man far away from the starting line-up.
With the 29-year-old back to some form of fitness now, he has featured on the bench a few times for Eddie Howe and has had very limited playing time.
Leeds United were recently linked with a move for Targett, but the Whites came out and shut down that rumour immediately.
However, Keith Downie is now sharing an update that suggests that Leeds have indeed held talks with Targett but there are conditions attached before they make a proper move, meanwhile, there are other clubs circling.
“I expect Matt Targett to go. I’ve not put this out anywhere yet, but I was told yesterday that there had been some talks with Leeds but Leeds are waiting to hear what is happening with their left-back, Junior Firpo.
“There’s some interest from Real Sociedad there, so if Firpo was to go, Targett could be an option there, but, as it stands, Firpo is still a Leeds player. I’ve also been told that there’s interest from Southampton and Watford in Targett, while I was told previously a couple of weeks ago that Leicester were interested as well.”
As well as the four English clubs looking at Targett, former Aston Villa man Dean Smith, now manager at Charlotte FC, is also keen on Targett.
Should Targett still be a Newcastle player after the transfer deadline on Monday, there's still a chance that he could move to the MLS as their transfer window will still be open.
Downie seems pretty convinced that Targett will leave, so that's one to watch.
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