The latest transfer updates and rumours around Leeds United, as the 49ers lead pursuit for £21m star.
This summer has started off slowly, as expected, with Leeds just taking their time to find the right deals going into the Premier League.
It’s been made clear that this window, Leeds’ transfer approach is changing, in exciting times.
The change could follow the likes of Liverpool and Man City, with the Whites wanting to get on their level one day.
And judging by one target they’re going for, the 49ers are going the right way about it in the latest rumours.
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Leeds United front of the line in Europe for Christantus Uche
The ambition is there for all to see, and transfer target and striker Christantus Uche could certainly be convinced by Paraag Marathe’s plans.
Leeds are willing to activate Uche’s £21m release clause as the forward has impressed in Spain with Getafe.
It won’t be an easy signature to get however, with Brighton interested, but that only tells half the story.
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Atletico Madrid, among others, also want the 22-year-old, but Leeds are said to be ‘intensifying talks’ for Uche, as they are firmly in control with the 49ers ‘further along’ in negotiations.
Leeds in transfer battle for Ipswich Town’s Dara O’Shea
A centre-back is listed as a ‘priority’ for Leeds, and they might have just found the Premier League proven defender they’re looking for.
Ipswich Town had a dismal campaign in the top flight under Kieran McKenna, but one player who stood out amongst very few was Dara O’Shea.
It’s become apparent that the Irishman still feels he’s worthy of a spot in the top flight, with Leeds eyeing a move for O’Shea.
The deal won’t be so straightforward though, as the Whites are only one of three Premier League clubs pursuing a move for the relegated Ipswich star, as Burnley and Wolves are also said to be interested in O’Shea, who looks likely to leave Portman Road.
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Arsenal threaten Leeds’ chances of landing Igor Paixao
A target that has emerged in the past few days is Feyenoord forward Igor Paixao.
The Brazilian went under the radar with Leeds wanting Paixao for £34m, but now Mikel Arteta has thrown a spanner in the works.
Even though Paixao was open to a Leeds move, his thoughts might now have changed with Arsenal adding Paixao to their targets.
It seemed like the 24-year-old was emerging as a key target, but with Arsenal’s status as a club, they might just have enough to ruin Leeds’ chances.