Sam Byram ‘to sign’ for Middlesbrough as Leeds future clarified | OneFootball

Sam Byram is set to sign for Middlesbrough, bringing clarity to his Leeds United future. According to the Northern Echo, the free agent is on Teesside for a medical before completing a move.

He returned to Elland Road in 2023 when Daniel Farke reunited with his former Norwich defender and Thorp Arch graduate. His omission from the pre-season tour of America hinted at a departure.

Leeds’ June retained list confirmed Illan Meslier would leave and said talks continued with three players. Since then, Alex Cairns has signed a two-year deal to 2028 and been promoted to second choice. Karl Darlow has moved to Manchester United as back-up.

The length of Byram’s contract is unclear, and it could be a one-year agreement to the end of the season. A switch would also reunite him with Luke Ayling at the Riverside.

Leeds could use Byram now, with full-back options thin. Gabi Gudmundsson is out with a muscle injury, leaving only James Justin and Jayden Bogle as wing-back options for Farke.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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