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Leeds United backed to make move for Manchester United star 'sick and tired' at Old Trafford

Darren Bent has backed Leeds United to make a move for Sergio Romero.

The Whites are believed to be keen on a new goalkeeper this summer and have been linked with various targets at other clubs.

One player that has been mooted is Romero at Manchester United.

The Argentine is commonly ranked as one of the best back-up options in the Premier League, but Dean Henderson's impressive form on loan at Sheffield United could well push him further down the order behind David De Gea.

It has led to rumours Romero may well seek an exit from Old Trafford in order to get more first-team football.

That does not come as a surprise to former England striker Bent, who believes the 33-year-old would fit in well at Leeds.

Bent told Football Insider: "You know what, this Romero, he’s never really done anything wrong.

"I don’t actually think he’s done anything wrong to warrant not playing.

"If they can get him, I would go and sign him because he’s been behind De Gea since he basically got to the club and, even though De Gea’s struggled of late, it still looks like he’s an immovable object.

"They’re already talking about if De Gea leaves then Henderson coming in.

"So for Romero, who’s never done anything wrong, I’m not surprised he’s got to the point where he’s sick and tired of being a number two or even a number three.

"I’m all for him going out and getting first-team football.

"Yes, the Manchester United-Leeds rivalry is massive but if they’re offering first-team football and it’s a big club, I’m all for it, go and do it."

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