Leeds United and Sheffield United in battle to sign Swansea City left-back

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Yorkshire rivals Leeds United and Sheffield United have both been credited with an interest in left-back Ryan Manning, according to reports. </p>

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They'll face competition from the likes of Southampton who are now managed by ex-Swansea City boss Russell Martin. </p>

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Mannings, 27, opted not to sign an extension to keep him at the Liberty Stadium and is now available as a free agent. </p>

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The marauding Irish international made 43 Championship appearances last time, scoring five goals and providing 10 assists. </p>

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His style of play seems particularly suited to the Blades given how their full-backs are utilised in attack and his work rate makes him a modern manager's dream. </p>

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Sheffield United could be seen as the favourites with Premier League football on offer, although it's rumoured Luton Town are also interested. </p>

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Leeds United are moving towards loaning out their only natural left-backs and so are in desperate need of recruits. </p>

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The Whites could cough up the highest wages and might be able to convince him to join Daniel Farke's exciting project. </p>

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Martin and Manning know each other from their time at Swansea and a familiar face may help the player's thought process. </p>

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In addition to the aforementioned teams, it's expected as many as a dozen clubs are tracking the situation and would be open to a move. </p>

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