Leeds United are ‘plotting’ a summer transfer raid for the Borussia Dortmund man on one condition

Leeds United have registered their interest in signing Borussia Dortmund full-back Marius Wolf, according to Sky Deutschland. It has been claimed that the Whites have inquired about the 28-year-old’s availability ahead of the summer transfer window.

Reports in Germany say Wolf will be a “serious option” for United if they secure promotion back to the Premier League. The Whites face Southampton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Sunday from 3pm.

It will be the Whites’ first visit to the national stadium in 16 years. United have failed to win in the play-offs in five previous attempts.

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Defensive reinforcements are on the cards, regardless of which division the Whites operate in next season. Both Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper are expected to leave Elland Road when their contracts expire at the end of June. Professional midfielder Archie Gray has frequently lined up on the right of the back four but is likely to be used more in the center next year, while there are question marks over Junior Firpo’s long-term future.

Wolf, who can be deployed at right-back or right-back, has made six Champions League appearances for Dortmund this season in their run to the final. The Germany international has made 121 appearances since joining the club in 2018.

But Wolf’s current deal expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. Apart from the Whites, clubs in Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia are said to be keen on the defender.