The Leeds United workforce huddle previous to the Sky Wager Championship match towards Hull Metropolis. (Picture by George Wooden/Getty Pictures)
Leeds United have signed Jaka Bijol this summer season, and it may pave the best way for the departure of Pascal Struijk within the coming weeks.
BBC journalist Adam Pope has claimed that Bijol matches completely at Leeds, and they’re now prone to make means for him by eliminating Struijk. He has struggled with persistent harm issues for the final two seasons, and this may very well be the correct time for Leeds to money in on the participant.
There isn’t any doubt that he’s a top quality participant, however he has been unreliable by way of availability. Leeds should look to promote him whereas he nonetheless retains some worth. He has been linked with Premier League golf equipment previously.
Pascal Struijk to go away?
BBC journalist Adam Pope mentioned: “I feel he matches proper into the physicality that the membership consider they should keep up within the Premier League. I wish to assume he shall be an addition to what’s already a sufficiently big backline.
“(Pascal) Struijk has been injured for 2 seasons in a row now. It is perhaps that the membership has to let a participant go to assist with the monetary parameters which are round however, proper now, he’s undoubtedly an addition. He’s an skilled one as properly.
“He’s 26 years outdated so that they have signed him in his prime. He has made greater than 50 appearances for Slovenia, having made his debut as a teen. He has performed in Germany and Russia and Italy, in order that’s fairly good pedigree.”
Jaka Bijol will look to make his mark
In the meantime, Bijol will look to hit the bottom working within the Premier League with Leeds and set up himself as a key participant for them. He’s on the peak of his powers, and this can be a golden alternative for him to showcase his skills on the highest stage.
Leeds have an thrilling challenge and a gifted squad. They are going to be trying to set up themselves as Premier League regulars subsequent season. They won’t need to come again all the way down to the Championship subsequent summer season. Signings like Bijol will definitely assist them enhance subsequent 12 months.