With the January switch window only a matter of days away, Leeds United have reportedly submitted a gap supply in an try to beat Manchester Metropolis within the race to signal a £25m-rated defender.
Leeds switch information
As soon as once more in the midst of a promotion race and seeking to keep away from heartbreak on the second time of asking, the January switch window may rapidly show to be decisive for these at Elland Highway. Already, the likes of Pascal Struijk have been linked with moves away to Tottenham Hotspur in what can be a repeat of Archie Grey’s summer season departure.
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He is attracting loads of suitors.
The central defender stays an integral determine beneath Daniel Farke, so to lose him halfway by way of a promotion cost can be the final word blow for Leeds. That mentioned, the Whites even have the prospect to make use of the winter window to their benefit and have already been linked to the likes of Emiliano Buendia in consequence.
The Aston Villa midfielder has struggled for recreation time since coming back from a long-term damage and desperately wants the prospect to get again to his finest.
Relatively than an attacking reinforcement, nonetheless, the 49ers Enterprises look set to deal with a defensive addition come subsequent month. In accordance with Prime Mercato, Leeds have submitted an opening offer to sign Abdukodir Khusanov forward of the likes of Manchester Metropolis, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Providing a reported €20m (£17m), Leeds are prone to fall brief of their first supply on condition that RC Lens worth their centre-back at round €30m (£25m) if they’re to grant his departure within the January switch window. Whether or not these at Elland Highway resolve to satisfy that price ticket stays to be seen, however Khusanov is actually one to look at.
At simply 20 years outdated, the Uzbekistan defender has attracted loads of curiosity and will have fairly the choice to make if Leeds push on in pursuit of his signature subsequent month.
“Tenacious” Khusanov would ease Struijk concern
Given current stories and their current historical past of shedding star gamers, it is no actual shock to Leeds being linked with a younger central defender who’d immediately ease any harm attributable to the potential departure of Struijk.
After all, he stays a key man beneath Farke as issues stand, however issues can rapidly change at Elland Highway. The very last thing that they want is to lose their finest defender with out having an ample substitute.
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League stats 24/25 P90 (through FBref) |
Abdukodir Khusanov |
Pascal Struijk |
|---|---|---|
|
Begins |
11 |
22 |
|
Tackles Received |
1.02 |
0.59 |
|
Progressive Passes |
3.98 |
6.36 |
|
Ball Recoveries |
4.63 |
4.32 |
Spectacular numbers for a extra skilled defender, not to mention a 20-year-old, it ought to come as little shock that the likes of Manchester Metropolis and Spurs are additionally seemingly maintaining a tally of Khusanov.
Described as “tenacious” by Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig, the Lens star’s finest soccer is but to return. As of proper now, the primary query is simply the place he’ll change into the primary man and simply who will profit. After reportedly submitting their first supply, Leeds will definitely hope that it is Farke’s aspect who may reap the rewards by signing such a expertise.
