Leeds United are stated to be serious about finishing the signing of a “sensible” Celtic participant this summer time, in response to 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 type within the Championship that included a 4-0 win at house 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 that means the Clarets’ consequence at house to Millwall will in the end 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 prime flight, with Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone talked about as a possible improve to Illan Meslier and Manor Solomon anticipated to hitch 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 presumably not having a long-term future with the Cherries.
Leeds eager on signing “sensible” attacker
In accordance with 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 closing 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 choice 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 be a five-time league champion, profitable 4 Scottish Premiership titles with the Hoops and one with Matsumoto Yamaga in his homeland, and Brendan Rodgers is an enormous admirer.
“He is been completely sensible 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, aside from saying he is very comfortable.”
The step up from the Scottish Premiership to the Premier League is large, so there can be a threat aspect in Leeds making a transfer for Maeda, however the degree of curiosity in him from a few of the largest golf equipment within the nation suggests many imagine he’s ok to make the leap.
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Nonetheless solely 27, the 23-cap and four-goal Japan worldwide is at a fantastic 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 obligation and he might assist him settle – so it’s a deal the Whites ought to look to strike.
