Medical 'booked' for Leeds United star as defender deal 'agreed' ahead of latest exit

Leeds United are now preparing to take on Cardiff City after taking care of business in the FA Cup. The Whites head to South Wales on Saturday hoping to keep up pressure on their automatic promotion rivals.

The Bluebirds are currently pushing for a playoff spot, just three points outside the top six, and it's set up to be an intriguing clash between two old rivals. In the meantime, we have rounded up all the latest news surrounding Elland Road.

Ayling exit

Leeds favourite Luke Ayling looks set to join Championship rivals Middlesbrough on loan for the rest of the season. Archie Gray has been favoured at right-back, while the Whites could also sign a new right-back on loan after sending Djed Spence back to Tottenham.

Ayling has been with Leeds since 2016, but he is said to have a medical booked with Boro on Wednesday, according to the Athletic, ahead of a loan move. Boro are looking to get back into the playoff race having dropped to 12th recently, four points outside the playoffs. Farke recently spoke of the importance of Ayling in his squad, but it seems the veteran is surplus to requirements at this stage.

Moore on his way out

Elsewhere on the outgoings list, youngster Kris Moore has sealed a move away from Elland Road, according to reports, with a loan deal set to be finalised.

According to TeamTalk, the young defender is headed to Dubai to link up with Hibs during their warm weather training camp. Moore is a 20-year-old centre-back who is in need of first-team experience. Hibs have slipped behind in their race to finish third and are in need of help at the back amid defensive injuries. Moore should get some first team football North of the border.