Weston has taken up the offer of a 28-day spell at Priestfield having failed to force himself back into the first-team picture at Leeds this summer, and Bayly could switch to County Durham after being invited to feature for Darlington in a friendly.

Bayly, 20, has been involved with United's senior squad throughout pre-season but is unlikely to be considered for a regular first-team role by Gary McAllister next term, and Darlington boss Dave Penney will assess the midfielder before considering a bid to sign him before the start of the season.

Darlington reached the League Two play-off semi-finals in May and look set for another strong campaign in the Football League's bottom tier, and a move north would give Bayly an increased chance of first-team football.

Weston's involvement at Elland Road has been similarly sparse and he is embarking on his month-long stay at Priestfield after being deemed surplus to requirements by McAllister.

The 21-year-old midfielder has 12 months remaining on his contract at Leeds but has not started a league match since the opening day of last season.

Meanwhile, United have confirmed that they paid an undisclosed fee to sign Argentinian striker Luciano Becchio from Merida.

The 24-year-old, who was originally thought to be available on a free transfer, agreed a three-year deal with the club on Thursday.

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