Football Insider has reported that Leeds United are keen to re-sign goalkeeper Alex Cairns.
The 31-year-old had loan spells at Barrow and Stalybridge Celtic during his time at Leeds United, where he began his career at high school and stayed until 2015.
After his departure, the player moved to Chesterfield and Rotherham United, as he was unable to make an impact in the first team.
For the past two seasons, Cairns has been playing in League Two for Salford City.
Last campaign, the former Fleetwood Town and Hartlepool United goalkeeper established himself as the Ammies’ first team in goal.
Re-signing their former player is something Leeds United are considering.
The former Leeds man is expected to be Daniel Farke’s third-choice goalkeeper, behind veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow and long-term starter Illan Meslier.
While Salford narrowly missed out on League Two last season, Cairns kept eight clean sheets in 51 games in all competitions.
After four years with the Whites, Cairns will be well aware of the magnitude and expectations that come with donning the Leeds logo on his chest.
Farke is looking forward to new signings this summer as he builds a squad good enough to win promotion to the Premier League next season.
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