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Newcastle United receive Leeds United ‘enquiry’ regarding former Aston Villa defender
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Search, Trends and Live Sport Specialist
Published 28th Jan 2025, 11:54 GMT
Leeds United have reportedly enquired about the availability of Newcastle United defender Matt Targett.
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The 29-year-old has spent the vast majority of his career in the Premier League, representing Southampton, Aston Villa and Newcastle in England’s top tier.
However, he has found himself on the fringes at St James’ Park this term and been afforded just two senior outings.
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According to The Athletic, Leeds have enquired about the availability of the former England under-21 international.
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Matt Targett has made just two senior appearances for Newcastle United this season.
Matt Targett has made just two senior appearances for Newcastle United this season. | Michael Regan/Getty Images
It has been a quiet month on the transfer front at Elland Road, with the loan departures of Charlie Crew and Joe Gelhardt the only moves of note.
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Targett is a left-back by trade, a position held by Junior Firpo in the Leeds side in recent years.
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