Leeds should consider joining the race for midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah

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Leeds United should consider hijacking reported interest from Championship rivals Aston Villa in Premier League ace Nathaniel Chalobah.

According to BBC Sport, Villa are considering a loan swoop for Watford’s midfielder due to his lack of opportunities this season at Vicarage Road.

It’s unclear on if the 24-year-old will be allowed to exit Watford, but Marcelo Bielsa’s side should consider throwing their name into the hat to take him on a temporary basis.

Chalobah is an all-action central midfielder that has been unfortunate with injuries so far during his career, but has unbelievable quality and potential.

He recently made his senior England debut back in October off the bench in the Nations League and is highly regarded in the international set-up.

A loan move in the second half of the season could help Chalobah get the regular football he needs, as he can be a pass master that dictates games when on form.

Chalobah has the ability to run the show if he did drop down a division and it would be a no-brainer for Leeds to join the hunt.

Bielsa’s team have lost Lewis Baker from his loan spell at Elland Road this month and could do with another senior option in the centre of the park.

Chalobah would be the ideal addition for the Yorkshire giants to help strengthen the squad and he could be another step in the direction of promotion.