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Leeds United are ‘exploring a deal’ to bring Derby County forward Matej Vydra to Elland Road, according to reports.

The Whites have been credited with an interest in former Hull City striker Abel Hernandez this summer, although talks seem to have prolonged.

Leeds are now said to be looking into the possibility of bringing in Vydra, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Derby may have to sell their prized asset this summer – as they did last season in Tom Ince and Will Hughes – due to Financial Fair Play regulations.

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And Leeds, who are still searching for a new manager after sacking Paul Heckingbottom, are said to want to take advantage of that.

The report states Derby would look for a fee in excess of £10m for Vydra, who cost the Rams £8m from Watford in 2016. Stoke City have also been linked with a move.

Vydra was Derby’s leading marksman in 2017-18, scoring 22 goals in all competitions.

The Czech Republic international netted 21 times in the Championship, earning him the division’s Golden Boot prize.

He also cleaned up when it came to the Rams’ player of the year awards.

The Daily Mail adds that Leeds will face competition from two Premier League sides for Vydra's signature.