According to the BBCâs, Adam Pope, Leeds United are set to send Bailey Peacock-Farrell out on-loan later today.
Leeds had looked to move the young goalkeeper out on-loan during the summer transfer window, but a proposed move to Oldham Athletic never materialised.
Thomas Christiansen has kept Peacock-Farrell with Leedsâ first-team throughout most of the current campaign, with the goalkeeper named on the bench on occasions.
However, with Felix Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan competing for a place in Christiansenâs first-team, Peacock-Farrellâs opportunities look limited this season.
Reports now suggest he will be sent out on-loan later today â although there has been no confirmation of where that will be to.
The 20-year-old goalkeeper has made just one senior appearance for Leeds, which came under Steve Evans during the 2015/16 campaign, when he helped the Whites to a 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers.
Leeds moved to extend Peacock-Farrellâs contract at Elland Road over the summer, with the goalkeeper agreeing fresh terms with a new three-year deal, keeping him at the club until at least the end of the 2019/20 campaign.
Leeds return to Sky Bet Championship action on Saturday afternoon, when they welcome Reading to Elland Road.
The Verdict Â
This is certainly news that will be well received by Leedsâ supporters, who in time, will want to see Peacock-Farrell as the clubâs first choice goalkeeper.
Peacock-Farrell clearly has a bright future ahead of him, and a loan spell away from Elland Road will give him an opportunity to prove to his parent-club that he is ready for first-team action.
A loan move only makes sense for Leeds if the 20-year-old gets guaranteed game time, which is likely to come in League One or Two.
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