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After a successful first season back in the Premier League that ended with a 14th-place finish, Leeds United have already turned their attention towards improving the squad for next season.
Daniel Farke is eager for the club to show ambition in the transfer market and is pushing for quality additions in several key areas as he looks to build on the progress made this year.
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Behind the scenes, Leeds’ recruitment team have already identified several targets and are working on potential deals ahead of what promises to be a crucial and busy summer transfer window.
Leeds are in the market for a centre-back amid the uncertainty around Pascal Struijk’s future at Leeds, and several defenders are being assessed at the moment.
Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci is a real target for Leeds
The 27-year-old centre-back is set to leave Wolves following their relegation from the Premier League, and a few clubs have their eyes on the defender.
Wolves are prepared to move him on as they prepare for life in the Championship, and according to TeamTALK, he is a serious option for Leeds in the upcoming summer window.
Daniel Farke has had a long-held interest in Ladislav Krejci, and Leeds enquired about the centre-back in the winter transfer window.
Leeds believe that the centre-back, who will play in the World Cup for the Czech Republic, will perform far better in a more solid defensive set-up at Elland Road.
Wolves want to recoup the £26m they paid for him, and it is unlikely to be a problem for Leeds, who are expected to spend more the last summer.
Leeds are accelerating their summer recruitment plans, and Krejci has emerged as a serious target for the Yorkshire giants in the upcoming summer window.
The Whites have other targets
Struijk’s potential departure this summer means Leeds are almost certain to sign at least one senior centre-back this summer.
Danilho Doekhi has been a target for months, and he is available on a free transfer once his contract with Union Berlin expires at the end of June.
Leeds have also expressed an interest in Manchester City’s treble-winning defender Nathan Ake, who is set to leave the Etihad in the upcoming transfer window.
Krejci has also emerged as a serious option, but Leeds are expected to take their time before trying to execute one of the deals.
It would also depend on whether Struijk actually ends up leaving the club, as Leeds remain keen to hold on to him.