Leeds United are expected to bring in defensive reinforcements in the summer if they get promoted to the Premier League. Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk have been superb in the Championship but the Whites are aware they will need better quality in the top flight to survive.
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However, the recruitment team are working on the assumption that they will be in the Premier League next season and the club are identifying potential targets.
Leeds are expected to bring in a new goalkeeper, a couple of midfield and attacking reinforcements but the Whites are also keen to bring in a centre-back or two in the summer as well.
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Andrew Omobamidele barely featured for Nottingham Forest in the first half of the season before he was loaned out to Strasbourg in Ligue 1 in the winter transfer window.
The 22-year-old played four times in France before he suffered an Achilles tendon contusion, and he is currently sidelined as he recovers from the injury.
According to GiveMeSport, Leeds United have a historic interest in the centre-back and will assess his situation once he returns to full fitness.
The Whites are closely monitoring him and are considering making a move in the summer transfer window if he proves his fitness by then.
Strasbourg have an option to buy him, but it is unclear whether they will be ready to sign him on a permanent transfer in the summer.
His game has been compared to former England defender Rio Ferdinand and is expected to be available for less than £10m in the next window.
Leeds must sign him if they have the opportunity
Omobamidele is a quality centre-back who has had some bad luck this season. Given his circumstances, the defender is likely to be available for a cut-price fee in the summer.
If Leeds get promoted, they will have a big budget, but it will not be unlimited, so they need to be smart and find value in the market better than other clubs.
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The 22-year-old defender is a talented centre-back who has had some bad luck, and he could be a major coup if Leeds end up signing him for around the £10m mark.
He could still arrive at Leeds in the summer, even if they do not get promoted, as Omobamidele is apparently prepared to drop down to the Championship to play more football.
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