Leeds United to Trump Southampton in Race for £2m Jewel

VaselineJune 11, 2024

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Leeds United to Trump Southampton in Race for £2m Jewel

Leeds United are hoping to strengthen their defensive department this summer and are leading the charge for a centre-back highly rated in Europe, according to the latest reports.

After a 1-0 defeat to Southampton in the play-off final two weeks ago, Tottenham Hotspur defender Joe Rodon has returned to his parent club with his future in doubt. There have been plenty of rumors that Spurs are willing to offload the Wales international this summer, but they have put a price tag of between £10m and £15m on his back, which the Whites may not be able to and allow.

Leeds United at crossroads over £11m summer transfer

Daniel Farke’s side will have a much less lucrative budget this time around after failing to win promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking. The West Yorkshire outfit owe £73m in outstanding credit from player sales by the end of this month and £190m in total, so supporters can expect an overhaul of the playing staff in the coming months.

Another player who is set for the exit door is centre-back Charlie Cresswell. Journalist Alan Nixon revealed on Sunday afternoon that the 21-year-old has attracted interest from Ligue 1 side Toulouse as well as German side Hannover 96 and Hertha Berlin, while also claiming that Leeds United have lowered their asking price from £5m of pounds to just £3. million to make a sale more likely.

As a result of the potential loss of two first-team centre-halves, Farke will need to sign replacements, notably Rodon. One player linked with a move to Elland Road is defender St. Pauli Eric Smith, but another name has now emerged from reports in Europe.

Dutch publication Voetbal International have revealed via The Boot Room that Leeds are leading the race for PEC Zwolle centre-half Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, who currently boasts a market value of just over £2m, according to FootballTransfers.

Leeds United to Trump Southampton in Race for £2m Jewel

International soccer It also reports that Leicester City previously registered interest in the Spain-born Republic of Ireland U21 international but withdrew after winning promotion to the Premier League, while Southampton are also said to be intrigued by the Real Betis academy product .

The writer’s vision

Garcia MacNulty is a really exciting prospect that many clubs are sure to be keeping an eye on. However, given that he plays in the Eredivisie, many supporters may not have had the chance to watch him live unless they followed the Republic of Ireland international youth teams closely.

The young defender is a very capable midfielder – who came through the ranks of Betis’ academy in Spain and now plays in Holland – at playing from the back. He is an incredibly technical player, but also dominates in the air with his 6’5″ frame. Leeds United should certainly look to poach the Irishman from PEC Zwolle before another club in England does.

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