Leeds United have shown interest in Freiburg’s 18-year-old Bruno Ogbus. Reports suggest that Premier League club Nottingham Forest are also monitoring the defender.
According to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, both the clubs are interested in the young talent. AC Milan had submitted an offer on the first of this month but the Breisgau-Brasilianer rejected it.
Understand that Leeds and Forest are also interested in Freiburg’s top talent Bruno Ogbus. Both clubs are monitoring the 18y/o defender.
But: Ogbus is not for sale, as Freiburg want to keep him.-Florian Plettenberg via X
Scout Adam Khan has defined the defender as ‘elite’.
Bruno Ogbus (2005 – LCB)
Strong & atheltic presence
Effective forward defending
Elite inital acceleration
Excellent ball carrying potential
Good risk assessment
Commanding aerial presence
Player model: Antonio Rüdiger-Adam Khan via X
The Rossoneri had submitted a low single-digit million offer for the Swiss defender. Freiburg reacted quickly as they sent the offer back to where it came from. The German outfit has been clear regarding the defender, he is not for sale.
Freiburg rate the defender highly and would like to keep him for a few more years. However, the English clubs look keen on getting their hands on one of the best teenagers in Europe right now.
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Why Leeds United are so keen on Bruno Ogbus?
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The Whites’ interest in the young talent sits right with their long-term goals. After their return to the Premier League in 2020, they would like to make the top-flight their new home.
This goes without saying that to achieve a consistent status in the Premier League you’ll need one of the best squads in Europe. United are the favorites for promotion this season and they’d like to maintain their first-division status post next season.
Leeds are building their squad around young prospective players who can become the best in the Premier League. Furthermore, they have also given captain duties to budding players like Ethan Ampadu, Pascal Struijk and Illan Meslier.
Daniel Farke is planning for the long term. He would like to get The West Yorkshire outfit in the Prem. Additionally, he also wants them to stay there and become a permanent side in the league.
Bruno Ogbus is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe right now. Leeds would like to provide him a platform in the Championship and develop him into a player who can lead the United defense in the English top-flight
