TWTD understands that Town have renewed their interest in Leeds United’s Republic of Ireland international midfielder Paul Green. Yesterday, boss Mick McCarthy revealed that the Blues are in currently in talks regarding a potential loan signing.
McCarthy pulled out of a deal to sign 30-year-old Green on the final day of the transfer window a week ago with the Whites wanting Town to pay too great a proportion of his wages.
Speaking last Saturday, the Blues manager didn’t rule out making a new attempt to sign Green on a 93-day emergency loan, but said he would also look at other options. Former Town man Owen Garvan was amongst those eyed, although his ongoing patellar tendinitis may have meant that move was viewed as too risky.
The takeover saga at Leeds seems unlikely to come to a quick resolution and has led to a cash flow crisis, and they may now be more willing to compromise on a deal.
Yesterday, Whites boss Brian McDermott is reported to have said that Green could be close to making a loan move away from Elland Road.
Green was previously linked with the Blues during Paul Jewell’s time as boss, the former Town manager having signed him during his spell at Derby.
Pontefract-born Green started his career with Doncaster Rovers, joined Derby on a free transfer in the summer of 2008 and then moved on to Leeds in June 2012, signing a two-year deal. He has been capped 20 times by Ireland, scoring once.
The 5ft 9in tall midfielder has made 42 starts and four sub appearances during his time with Leeds, scoring four goals, one in last season's 2-0 defeat of the Blues at Elland Road.
Green hasn’t played a first team game for the Whites since October, having suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty in November but returned to training in January.