Leeds United are stated to be concerned about finishing the signing of a “good” Celtic participant this summer time, in line with a brand new switch replace.
Leeds eyeing signings amid title push
The Whites have secured promotion again to the Premier League, following a scintillating run of kind within the Championship that included a 4-0 win at residence to Bristol Metropolis on Monday night.
Daniel Farke‘s Leeds aspect know that victory away to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday will seal the title, too, with their superior objective distinction over Burnley which means the Clarets’ outcome at residence to Millwall will finally be meaningless.
Amid all of the promotion positivity at Elland Highway, the membership proceed to work on new signings for when the Whites are again within the high flight, with Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone talked about as a possible improve to Illan Meslier and Manor Solomon anticipated to affix completely.
Bournemouth full-back Max Aarons is one other rumoured goal for Leeds forward of subsequent season, with the Englishman spending the second half of the present marketing campaign on mortgage at Valencia, and probably not having a long-term future with the Cherries.
Leeds eager on signing “good” attacker
In response to an replace from The Boot Room‘s Graeme Bailey, Celtic attacker Daizen Maeda is a summer time goal for Leeds, as they appear to strengthen within the ultimate third. He’s valued at £25m.
It’s claimed that the Whites have “watched” the Japanese star in motion, however they’re removed from alone in that respect, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Brentford, Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham all getting a point out.
Maeda can be an attention-grabbing possibility for Leeds, possessing blistering tempo and finish product, having scored 62 targets in 154 appearances for Celtic, in addition to registering 27 assists. The 27-year-old can also be a five-time league champion, successful 4 Scottish Premiership titles with the Hoops and one with Matsumoto Yamaga in his homeland, and Brendan Rodgers is a giant admirer.
“He is been completely good wherever he is performed, nevertheless he is performed, he is had an incredible season. He earns each penny and we really feel as a membership he deserves extra. He would not give away a lot, apart from saying he is very completely happy.”
The step up from the Scottish Premiership to the Premier League is large, so there can be a danger ingredient in Leeds making a transfer for Maeda, however the stage of curiosity in him from a few of the largest golf equipment within the nation suggests many consider he’s ok to make the soar.
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Nonetheless solely 27, the 23-cap and four-goal Japan worldwide is at an important age to come back in and be a key man for a number of years – he additionally is aware of Ao Tanaka effectively from worldwide responsibility and he might assist him settle – so it’s a deal the Whites ought to look to strike.
