Leeds United are keen on Brentford midfielder Yegor Yarmolyuk along with Everton, according to a report by CaughtOffside.
Leeds United are being linked with a move for the Ukraine international this summer. LUFC are gearing up for life in the Premier League following their promotion from the Championship.
LUFC - Leeds United boss Daniel Farke
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Yarmolyuk, 21, has become a key player for Brentford over recent times and they could face a battle to keep hold of him over the next couple of months. He is under contract with the Bees until June 2031.
In this latest update, CaughtOffside claim the Whites are keen but he is valued at £25million. In addition, the likes of Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley, Wolves, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are also tracking him.
He penned a new long-term deal last month. He told his current club’s website: “I am very happy to sign a new contract with the first team. t just gives me more energy to work even harder. I’ve really enjoyed the season, starting in the Premier League and making my senior Ukraine debut. I’m so proud of myself and just want to keep going. You always need to have something to improve. I want to improve everything in my game to take myself and the team to the next level.”
Leeds United eye Brentford star Yegor Yarmolyuk
Leeds United could see Yarmolyuk as someone to boost their midfield ranks. LUFC will need to fork out big money though to land his signature.
LUFC - Leeds United boss Daniel Farke
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He started his career as a youngster at Stal Kamianske before linking up with Dnipro. He then rose up through their academy ranks and was a regular at various different youth levels.
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Yarmolyuk broke into the first-team back in 2019 and went on to play 21 matches as a teenager before catching the eye of Brentford. The London outfit then swooped to sign him in 2022 as one for the future and he hasn’t looked back since.
Will Leeds United sign Yegor Yarmolyuk from Brentford?
Leeds United must ensure that they get their recruitment right as they gear up for top flight football. LUFC will be weighing up possible targets.
Yarmolyuk would be a shrewd addition as he is young, has potential and has already played a decent amount of matches. However, he has recently penned an extension at Brentford and they will be desperate to keep hold of him.
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In addition, there is plenty of competition for his services with rivals Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley and Wolves mentioned as suitors, as well as overseas teams Borussia Dortmund and Napoli.
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