Leeds United agree deal to signal “spectacular” versatile defender this summer time
Leeds United have agreed a pre-contract for an “spectacular” teenage defender who will be a part of the membership in the summertime, based on a brand new report.
Struijk disenchanted after defensive mix-up in Pompey defeat
Leeds’ lead on the prime of the Championship desk was all however eliminated over the weekend as they slipped to an unlikely 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Daniel Farke’s facet largely bossed the sport, however had been made to pay for spurning their probabilities when Pompey’s Colby Bishop capitalised on a mix-up in defence to hit the winner within the 61st minute.
The defeat, mixed with Sheffield United’s 1-0 win over Preston North Finish the day earlier than, means the Lilywhites now solely lead the Blades on the prime of the desk on purpose distinction.
Chatting with LUTV after the defeat to Portsmouth, Leeds defender Pascal Struijk expressed his disappointment that his facet, who had been beforehand unbeaten in 17 video games, could not stroll away with three factors.
“We had a number of probabilities and we did not rating them,” he defined. “Then as effectively, they’re a very good facet, particularly at dwelling. If you happen to take a look at the house document in 2025, it has been actually good. So we knew it was going to be a troublesome recreation, simply disenchanted that we got here away with nothing.”
On how Leeds can bounce again from the loss, Struijk stated: “Video games come actually quick, so now we have to show it round fast. We are going to attempt to ensure the boys should not too down, we attempt to maintain the spirits excessive, as a result of the video games come so fast.”
Leeds agree pre-contract for Ngenge
It is not all dangerous information for Leeds, nevertheless, because the Lilywhites will quickly have a brand new participant teammate becoming a member of Struijk within the defensive ranks at Elland Highway. In accordance with All Soccer Nigeria, the Lilywhites have agreed a pre-contract with Nigerian defender Leonard Ngenge, who will be a part of the membership in the summertime as soon as he turns 18.
Ngenge, who performs for Ikorodu Metropolis, is claimed to be one of many brightest younger prospects within the Nigeria Premier Soccer League, able to taking part in centre or left-back.
Talking with the All Soccer Nigeria, Ikorodu’s sporting director, Wale Quadri, stated: “Ngenge has an current cope with Leeds United, it is a pre-contract. By August he must be becoming a member of Leeds.
“He was scouted in Nigeria after which invited to Leeds for additional coaching. He got here again like two weeks in the past from Leeds. That must be his second go to to Leeds. He’s being signed as a participant for the long run, they’re simply ready for him to show 18 years.”
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Ngenge has made 18 appearances for Ikorodu this season, scoring one purpose and aiding one other. After being named within the Group of the Match for the 2024 ValueJet Cup again in August, Ikorodu’s first-team analyst took to X to explain Ngenge’s performances within the competitors as “spectacular,” including: “What a participant!”
