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Watford in advanced talks to sign Leeds left back Barry Douglas while boss Marcelo Bielsa targets two more signings before Monday's deadline with Leicester's Demarai Gray and Arsenal's William Saliba on his radar

Leeds United left back Barry Douglas is a target for Championship side Watford.

The 31-year-old was left out of Leeds' squad to face Manchester City on Saturday as talks intensified between clubs.

Douglas has eight months left on his contract and has also drawn enquiries from Celtic but was keen to be part of Leeds' return to the top flight.

Barry Douglas has fallen out of favour at Elland Road after an encouraging first season at Leeds

Leeds remain determined to add two more players before the deadline after pulling out of a deal to sign Bayern Munich playmaker Michael Cuisance in midweek.