Marcelo Bielsa urged to re-sign former Leeds United academy product as Liverpool make defender contact – gossip

Having played most of the season without a recognised left-back, Robinson believes Rose, who hasn’t played in the Premier League since July, is an option for Bielsa.

The Whites have struggled with defensive injuries in recent weeks with Diego Llorente and Robin Kock both on the sidelines.

Robinson told MOT Leeds: “If there’s an opportunity to bring Rose in and if he’s hungry to play and maybe force himself into the England set-up…

“He’s not going to get anywhere near the squad if he’s not playing football and he’s not going to any first-team football where he is at the moment.

“Coming back to Leeds should be an option that’s very attractive to him

“He’s played here before and it’s a position where Leeds have struggled this year.

“Stuart Dallas, as good a utility man as he is, isn’t a natural left-back.

“Gjanni Alioski has struggled defensively and it’s a flank where teams are targeting us.

“Danny Rose could be a really good addition if he’s available.”

Meanwhile, here are some of the other transfer headlines kicking around in the Premier League:

Oostende forward Fashion Sakala has his heart set on a move to England in 2021 amid rumoured interest from Newcastle United and West Ham. (The Sun via HITC)

Manchester United have cooled their interest in RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamceno, despite his £38m release clause. (The Athletic)

Liverpool and Manchester United have contacted agent Mino Raiola over a possible move for Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij. (FC Inter via Daily Star)

Arsenal and Everton have joined the race for Stade de Reims striker Boulaye Dia, who has scored eight goals in Ligue 1 so far this season. (Le10Sport)

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah says he is ready to support Chris Wilder in the January transfer window. (Sheffield Star)

Glenn Murray’s loan spell at Watford could be cut short with Brighton & Hove Albion struggling for game time at the Championship club. (The Athletic)

Crystal Palace have entered contract talks with goalkeeper Vicente Guaita, whose current deal expires at the end of the season. (Evening Standard)