Leeds United could allow Jamie Shackleton to leave the club this summer, according to journalist Dan Bardell.

Now 24 years old, the former England youth international broke through at Elland Road back in the 2018/19 campaign and has made 94 senior appearances for Leeds across all competitions — including 27 in the Premier League.

However, Shackleton played just 15 times for the Whites across all competitions last season, following on from being loaned out to Millwall in 2022/23.

Shackleton’s contract expires this summer and according to reports, Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United are interested in bringing him to Bramhall Lane.

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Shackleton — who can play as a central midfielder or full-back — with Leeds confirming via their official website in June that they were in talks over a new deal.

Should Leeds allow Shackleton to leave?

Despite talks over a fresh deal, it seems more likely that Shackleton will leave Leeds this summer, with Football Insider even claiming he has already passed a medical with Sheffield United.

According to Sky Sports journalist Bardell, Leeds supporters shouldn’t be too worried about the academy graduate leaving the club given how his career has stalled in recent years.

“I think it’s maybe gone a bit stale for him at Leeds,” Bardell told MOT Leeds News.

“He might not have progressed the way that they would have hoped. I think it’ll prove to be a good move for him but it isn’t necessarily a loss for Leeds either.

“I think they have bigger worries than letting Shackleton go this summer to be honest.

“They’ll wish him well after coming through the academy but I wouldn’t be massively worried in this deal if I was a Leeds fan.“

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Fulham forward Bobby Decordova-Reid would reject a move to Leeds United in favour of remaining in the Premier League, according to Sky Sports journalist Dan Bardell. 

Decordova-Reid has become a key player for Fulham since joining from Cardiff in 2019, initially on loan, scoring 32 goals and providing 18 assists in 209 appearances across all competitions and helping the club return to the Premier League in 2022.

However, the Jamaica international’s contract is set to expire this summer and according to a report from TEAMtalk, Everton and Leeds are among the clubs keeping tabs after talks over an extension at Craven Cottage collapsed.

Decordova-Reid to remain in the Premier League?

Sky Sports journalist Bardell believes Decordova-Reid has done enough to prove he’s a Premier League player and would reject Leeds in a bid to remain in the top flight.

“I think he’s a player who has worked hard to be a Premier League footballer and at the moment if there’s Premier League interest, although Leeds are a huge club, I can’t see him making that move,” Bardell told MOT Leeds News.

“It would be a huge signing for Leeds because I think he would do really well at Championship level but I think he will look it and think he’s a Premier League player.

“He’s consistently performed at Fulham for years and although I think he’d be a great pick-up for Leeds, I don’t think they’ll be able to entice him to the Championship.“

There’s no doubt Decordova-Reid would be a useful addition to any Premier League club seeking a versatile forward option, especially on a free transfer.

Still only 31, the former Bristol City man has played right across the forward line during his career, including on both wings, as a striker and an attacking midfielder.

Last season, Decordova-Reid scored six goals and provided two assists in 33 Premier League appearances to help Fulham finish 13th in the table — adding another goal and two assists in cup competitions.

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