Leeds United transfer news: Leeds reject Charlie Taylor bids from Crystal Palace, West Brom and Middlesbrough

LEEDS UNITED have rejected offers from Crystal Palace, West Bromwich Albion and Middlesbrough for Charlie Taylor.

United boss Garry Monk has made it clear the defender will not be sold this window as the club look to maintain their push for promotion back to the Premier League.

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The 23-year-old full back who becomes a free agent in six months slapped in a transfer request last summer amid speculation of a potential move to the top flight.

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Leeds announced Taylor would not be sold then and Monk has reiterated the club stance stating no player will be heading for the Elland Road exit door this month.

Monk said: "We do not have to sell anyone and we won’t be selling anyone, it will only be incomings and no one leaving in this window.”

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Taylor won't feature against Derby at Elland Road tonight due to injury as the Yorkshire side look to chase down Newcastle United and Brighton in the automatic promotion spots.

The United academy product has made 25 appearances this term, breaking into the first team set up three years ago following loan stints in the lower league with Fleetwood, York and Bradford.

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Baggies boss Tony Pulis has been keen to add a left sided defender, and was in the mix to sign Jeffrey Schlupp who is set to join Crystal Palace before the weekend.