Luke Ayling

Return: Middlesbrough defender and Leeds United cult hero Luke Ayling, who heads back to Elland Road when Boro visit the Whites in the Carabao Cup.

Middlesbrough FC boss on not one but two legends returning to Leeds United

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke.

Leeds v Boro: Farke's no 'guarantees' message to signings plus Ayling admission

Manchester City winger Micah Hamilton, who is in talks with Championship outfit Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough FC transfer latest: Boro target exciting Manchester City attacker

MAKING PROGRESS: Middlesbrough centre-back Darragh Lenihan

Carrick hopeful of having defender back for new season but duo to miss out

Jayden Bogle has been on Sheffield United's books since 2020. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Leeds United 'agree' £5m deal to sign defender with medical scheduled

LOANED OUT: Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen

Leeds confirm another loan from Premier League relegation squad

HEADING OUT: Rasmus Kristensen is set to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan

Kristensen's imminent departure a help but increases need for new right-back

Jayden Bogle clinched promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United last year. Image: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Leeds United 'set' to make move for Sheffield United star

The Carabao Cup. The first round of the competition will be played on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14. Picture: Getty.

Trio handed top Carabao Cup billing as R1 times and dates are confirmed

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke regularly deployed Archie Gray at right-back last season. Image: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Leeds United's potential Archie Gray replacements following £40m exit

Max Aarons joined AFC Bournemouth ahead of Leeds United last year. Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Premier League club make 'approach' for defender who almost joined Leeds United

Aston Villa's Cameron Archer enjoyed a productive loan spell at Middlesbrough. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Leicester City and Aston Villa men among frontrunners to join Middlesbrough

Boro head coach Michael Carrick. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Carrick gets his man as Boro complete signing of USA international midfielder

Return: Middlesbrough defender and Leeds United cult hero Luke Ayling, who heads back to Elland Road in August when Boro visit the Whites in the Carabao Cup.

Carabao Cup: Boro on 'Bill' for Leeds, all-German affair as Hull host Owls

TWO spicy all-Yorkshire affairs will dominate the landscape in the first round of the Carabao Cup, headed by an emotional first return to Elland Road for a Leeds United cult hero.

Leon Wobschall

CUP DRAW: Eleven Yorkshire teams were in the Carabao Cup first-round draw on Thursday morning live on Sky Sports. Picture: Getty Images.

Carabao Cup round 1 news: Leeds face Boro and Hull host Owls

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick. Photo: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire.

Family affair as Newcastle coach poised to move to Carrick's Boro

Ex-Huddersfield Town loanee Delano Burgzorg, who has signed for Middlesbrough. Photo: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Ex-Huddersfield striker makes surprise move to Middlesbrough

Speculation: Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville. Picture: Getty Images.

Window report: Leeds, Hull and Blades watch the numbers as Yorks trio get busy

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick.

Middlesbrough FC boss lines up £3m USA international midfielder

YOUNG GUNS: (Left to right) Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter have been key figures for Leeds United this season despite their youth

Youngsters in Leeds DNA, says Farke, despite frustrations over inexperience

Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling, who has joined Boro on a permanent basis from Leeds United following a successful loan spell. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images.

Boro get 'under the skin' of Leeds cult hero - who has joined on permanent basis

Middlesbrough loanee Luke Ayling, pictured during the Sky Bet Championship match at Hull City in April. The Leeds United defender has signed a two-year deal with Boro after a successful loan spell. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Boro beat off interest from Blades to complete permanent signing of Leeds legend

Connor Roberts has managed just two league starts for Leeds United. Image: Alex Burstow/Getty Images

Burnley make announcement regarding future of Leeds United loanee

Harry Souttar has struggled for minutes at Leicester City under Enzo Maresca. Image: Harriet Lander/Getty Images

Leeds United and Leicester City men among frontrunners to join Sheffield United

Middlesbrough have reportedly made a decision on Sam Greenwood. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Middlesbrough make transfer decision on Leeds United man following loan spell

Middlesbrough have reportedly decided against exercising their option to sign Sam Greenwood from Leeds United on a permanent basis.

Tom Coates

Emmanuel Latte Lath was on target for Middlesbrough. Image: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Emmanuel Latte Lath on target again as Middlesbrough sign off with victory

Sheffield United are said to have competition for Leeds United stalwart Luke Ayling. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Birmingham City to 'fight' Sheffield United for Leeds United favourite

The summer transfer window is just round the corner. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Transfer latest as Sheffield United eye defender and forward

Ben Johnson is out of contract at West Ham United in the summer. Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Championship clubs 'join' Leeds United in race for West Ham man

Luke Ayling joined Middlesbrough on loan from Leeds United in the January transfer window. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Sheffield United 'want' Leeds United stalwart set to become free agent

INJURY BLOW: Pascal Struijk's absence has been keenly felt at Leeds United set pieces

The statistical anomaly undermining Leeds United's Premier League promotion bid

Ben Johnson was reportedly targeted by Leeds United in the January transfer window. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Tottenham Hotspur among clubs 'running rule' over former Leeds United target

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Seny Dieng makes a save during the Sky Bet Championship match at Portman Road, Ipswich. Picture date: Saturday April 13, 2024. Image: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire

Ipswich Town move one point clear at top of league despite Middlesbrough draw

Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick watches the Championship action in Wednesday's game at Hull City. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Ipswich v Middlesbrough: Carrick's message to Ipswich and Leeds

England youth international Liam Delap is among the favourites to join Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Favourites to join Middlesbrough in summer including Manchester City man

Luke Ayling is on loan at Middlesbrough from Leeds United. Image: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

Middlesbrough boss makes Luke Ayling claim as decision on loanee looms

Luke Ayling impressed for Middlesbrough. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday, Hull City and Middlesbrough lead way in Team of the Week

Middlesbrough's Sam Greenwood, who joined on a season-long loan from Championship rivals Leeds United last summer. Picture: Getty.

Middlesbrough FC boss on the future of Leeds United loanee

Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling, on loan from Leeds United, gestures a thumbs-up a full-time following the team's victory in the Sky Bet Championship match at Birmingham City on Tuesday. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images.

Leeds United loanee 'all in' at Championship rivals Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's Luke Ayling (centre right) battles for the ball with Birmingham City's Jordan James and team-mate Alex Pritchard (Picture: PA)

Middlesbrough beat Birmingham to give helping hand to Owls and Terriers

Middlesbrough secured victory away at Queens Park Rangers. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Middlesbrough win at Loftus Road to hamper QPR’s survival bid

The Whites captain penned a five-year deal in September 2019.

The 19 players 'set' to leave Leeds United in the summer

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Leeds, Owls and Boro lead the way in YP's Team of the Week

VERSATILE: Former England Under-21 international Mason Holgate

Sheffield United deadline day: Blades closing in on missing defensive piece

Burnley right-back and Leeds United target Connor Roberts applauds the fans after the final whistle in the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Leeds line-up move for Wales international and ex-Boro loanee

Michael Carrick, manager of Middlesbrough, applauds the fans after his team's defeat in the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Chelsea (Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough will not panic and make rash decisions in transfer window

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke. Photo by George Wood/Getty Images.

Farke only interested in signing players who are 'the full package'

Mateusz Musialowski has shone at youth level for Liverpool. Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

Leeds United 'in the race' to sign prodigy dubbed 'the Polish Messi'

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke. Picture: George Wood/Getty Images.

Farke: No 'crazy money' or 'panic' in the final throes of the window

Ben Davies joined Tottenham Hotspur from Swansea City in 2014. Image: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images

Leeds United linked with Tottenham Hotspur defender

NEW DEAL: Archie Gray has extended his stay at Leeds United

Leeds United reward Archie Gray's progress with new long-term contract

TOUGH BUT NICE: Daniel Farke wants his Leeds United team to be respected, but also representative of the area it lies within

Farke looks for Leeds to marry class and style with true northern grit

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Millwall v Boro: No Chelsea talk as Carrick tells players to 'wipe slate clean'

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