{"id":47906,"date":"2026-05-29T22:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T02:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/leeds-united-plan-to-sign-30-year-old-newcastle-ace-could-land-at-bargain-price\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T22:30:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T02:30:43","slug":"leeds-united-plan-to-sign-30-year-old-newcastle-ace-could-land-at-bargain-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/leeds-united-plan-to-sign-30-year-old-newcastle-ace-could-land-at-bargain-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United plan to sign 30-year-old Newcastle ace, could land at bargain price"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/leeds-united-plan-to-sign-30-year-old-newcastle-ace-could-land-at-bargain-price\/#Matt_Target_would_be_a_lucrative_contract\" >Matt Target would be a lucrative contract.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/29\/leeds-united-plan-to-sign-30-year-old-newcastle-ace-could-land-at-bargain-price\/#Leeds_could_use_more_quality_players_at_the_back\" >Leeds could use more quality players at the back.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Leeds hopes to be open for business in January. (Photo by Karl Lesseen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United are interested in signing Matt Targett on a free transfer this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to SportsBoom, the 30-year-old Newcastle United defender is soon to be out of contract and several clubs are monitoring his situation. Leeds United could certainly add more quality and depth to their defensive unit and Target would be a very useful option for them.<\/p>\n<p>He was on loan at Middlesbrough last season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Matt_Target_would_be_a_lucrative_contract\"><\/span>Matt Target would be a lucrative contract.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 30-year-old has proven his quality in English football and could help tighten up Leeds United&#8217;s back line. He has the qualities to continue to help the team. It remains to be seen whether Leeds can persuade the defender to join the club.<\/p>\n<p>The Newcastle defender wants to continue in the Premier League and the opportunity to play for Leeds United could be exciting for him, especially if Leeds United can give him a key role in the team.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_could_use_more_quality_players_at_the_back\"><\/span>Leeds could use more quality players at the back.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are aiming to build a team that can compete regularly in the Premier League. They have done well to play safety this season, but the team needs to continue to improve if they are to survive in the long run. Adding more experience and quality to the defense would be a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, they need to consider adding a quality central defender. They have been very vulnerable at the back this season and Leeds United cannot afford to take any chances. They should aim to improve their defense before the new season starts.<\/p>\n<p>The 30-year-old defender has also been linked with several Championship clubs, and it remains to be seen what decision he will make. He wants to play regularly at this stage of his career and Leeds will need to put forward a convincing offer to make a deal happen.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leeds hopes to be open for business in January. (Photo by Karl Lesseen\/Getty Images) Leeds United are interested in signing Matt Targett on a free transfer this summer. According to SportsBoom, the 30-year-old Newcastle United defender is soon to be out of contract and several clubs are monitoring his situation. 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