Leeds United striker Ryan Edmondson could leave on a permanent basis over the summer, according to Leeds Live’s Ed Mackey.

The Lowdown: Edmondson’s Leeds career

Now 20, he joined Leeds back in 2017 from York City and has made two senior appearances for the Whites.

He has spent time out on loan with Aberdeen and Northampton Town in recent years and began the current campaign with Fleetwood Town.

Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott praised the centre forward on social media after he scored and provided an assist against Barrow back in October, with Edmondson now on loan at Port Vale.

The Latest: Mackey’s claim

Mackey shared a story on Leeds Live on Thursday, just days after the striker scored his first Port Vale goal in a 1-1 draw with Forest Green.

The journalist said that it is likely a loan move or even a permanent exit could be on the cards in the summer, when Edmondson will enter the final 12 months of his Elland Road contract.

The Verdict: Permanent exit?

Edmondson admitted that he was ‘loving’ life with Port Vale, and if he continues to impress with the League Two side, perhaps a permanent move there could be on the cards.

It seems clear that Marcelo Bielsa doesn’t view the 20-year-old as a future first-team player following a number of loan spells away from the club. Also, the Argentine has kept the likes of Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood close at Thorp Arch, with the two young forwards making their Premier League debuts this season.

Therefore, a permanent exit could be the right call for all parties at the end of the season, with Edmondson now having the chance to catch the eye of future suitors by impressing at Vale Park.

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