Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton has suggested that Leeds United are going to turn their attentions to Bristol City winger Callum O'Dowda in this transfer window, as an alternative to Swansea wide man Daniel James.

Leeds are in the market for a wide player with pace and creativity, with O'Dowda seemingly fitting the bill perfectly. The 23-year-old is a former teammate of Kemar Roofe having played with Leeds' leading scorer at Oxford.

He's been in and out of Lee Johnson's side this season, with 22 league appearances, ten of which have come from the bench.

He's bagged two goals, one against Norwich and the other in a 2-0 win at Stoke City.

He's also a full Eire international with 15 caps to his name and despite his sporadic appearances in the Bristol City first team, he's clearly talented and wouldn't be prised away cheaply.

He's contracted until the end of this season, although with an option for the club to extend it to the summer of 2020.

If Leeds were to make a swoop, there's several reasons why it might be a good idea, but a couple why it might not. we look at the pros and cons of O'Dowda signing on the dotted line at Elland Road.

PRO: He fits their needs right now

Saiz might have been a number ten, but his departure has left them looking light in the bank of four playing behind the main striker.

They need to add attacking options, certainly with Alioski looking more suited to a defensive role. O'Dowda would be the right man in the right position and that would be incredibly important.

CON: He wouldn't be a cheap option

He might be in and out of the Bristol City side, but don't let that make you think he's going to be cheap.

Sun Journalist Alan Nixon thinks he'd be too expensive for Leeds right now and he's probably right. Can they spend upwards of £10m on a player, or more importantly, would they?

PRO: He could easily turn them a profit in the future

The outlay now could reap huge rewards in the future and that has to be considered. Football is a business and in that respect, O'Dowda is a good opportunity to make some money.

If they bring him in and he thrives, then he's going to increase in value and maybe help Leeds turn a profit.

CON: Jack Clarke's development

Clarke is the prodigal talent in that part of Yorkshire at the moment, a hugely talented 18-year-old with the world at his feet. He's got Championship experience under his belt, two goals and carries a weight of expectation on his shoulders.

Would he be set back by the arrival of O'Dowda? Maybe. It's something Leeds have to consider.