The Blackburn and former Sunderland and Celtic full-back is on loan at Elland Road, and although he will have to take a pay cut to make the deal permanent, a deal is still expected to be made.
"We want him, but will not pay the wages he is on at Blackburn," admitted Kevin Blackwell.
The defender has just three games remaining on his current deal as a Leeds player after tomorrow's trip to QPR.