Phil Hay has hinted that Stuart Dallas could take up a midfield role in Leeds United's Premier League clash on Friday night.

The Whites are back in action on Friday, making the trip to Craven Cottage to take on Scott Parker's relegation-threatened Fulham.

Fulham's form has improved in recent months, however, so Marcelo Bielsa's men will have their work cut out picking up a positive result in west London.

The Leeds manager has a few selection headaches going into the game and one of them could be his use of Dallas, who has often played at left-back this season, among other positions.

Hay hints at Dallas midfield role

Speaking in a Q&A for The Athletic, Hay explained that he could see Dallas taking up a central midfield role against Fulham instead of Mateusz Klich:

"I’d say it’s likely that Dallas will play at 8. His form is better than Klich’s at the moment."

Dallas has been described as "brilliant" by former Whites striker Noel Whelan in recent weeks, having become such a reliable performer for the club.

Transfer Tavern take

Midfield is one of several roles Dallas has occupied this season, as mentioned, so there is no risk in switching him from a left-back berth.

That would then mean Ezgjan Alioski starting at the back, as he did in last weekend's 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea - a clean sheet against Thomas Tuchel's high-fliers is no mean feat.

In other news, Leeds have been tipped to make a move for a hugely experienced Premier League defender this summer. Read about it here.