As the World Cup progresses, Leeds United have an eye on a few players with transfer plans arranged. The Whites are looking to strengthen the team ahead of next season.
This upcoming campaign will be a crucial one, and could determine if the Whites will be a regular in the top flight.
The ongoing World Cup has produced some spectacular performances for players. They have been able to add this to their stock following this past season, and clubs are taking notice.
Leeds have been linked with some of the players in the competition so far.
Zion Suzuki has been named as a possible target, and reports from Portugal say that the club are ready to pay a record fee for the Ivorian defender. Fabrizio Romano also reported that Leeds target Ayase Ueda could leave Feyenoord this summer.
Nico Elvedi is a name that has popped up over the past week.
The Whites are said to be admirers of the Swiss international, but Gladbach are unwilling to budge over their asking price. As things stand, they want a double digit fee for the player.
Leeds United handed huge boost in pursuit of World Cup star
Leeds United target Kerim Alajbegovic scored a wonderful goal for Bosnia this past week.
The wide player has caught the attention of a lot of European clubs since last year. His stock continues to rise, and this year’s World Cup has been the perfect showcase for him.
The Daily Mail are reporting that Newcastle United are unlikely to sign the teenager this summer, despite the winger being offered to them.
This leaves the door open for Arsenal, Aston Villa and Leeds in this transfer window.
Alajbegovic joined the Bundesliga club for around £7 million and he could go for more than double of that if they decide to sell.
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Whites could win the race for young winger
The Leeds United project will be the best destination for the Bosnian winger this summer.
Out of all the clubs, Alajbegovic would have a direct path to the first team if he comes to Elland Road. Leeds need wide player after the season Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto had.
Getting him through the door would be an easy sell, considering how Gnonto also came in a few years ago and was a success as a teenager.
The price tag could be a problem, but if it is attainable, the 49ers should not be wasting time over this.
