Championship side Leeds United are chasing the signature of Southend's highly-rated goalkeeper Daniel Bentley.

Leeds posted scouts to watch the 22-year-old against Port Vale last week in which he kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 victory.

Bentley starred for Southend last season as they secured promotion from League Two via a play-off final penalty shoot-out.

Leeds United are chasing the signature of Southend's highly-rated goalkeeper Daniel Bentley (left)

Bentley starred for Southend last season as they secured promotion from League Two via the play-offs

QPR and Hull made £1million plus offers for him in the summer but Southend held firm despite Bentley being in the final year of his contract.

Due to the player being under 24, Southend will still be due compensation should he leave at the end of the season but hope he can help guide them to another promotion.

Southend are one place off the play-off positions in League One as they look for back-to-back promotions.

Leeds, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency under Uwe Rosler this season and are seven points off the Championship top six having lost two on the bounce.