According to a fresh rumor, Leeds United have been offered the chance to sign a versatile defensive midfielder for as little as £2 million.
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The Whites have yet to make a new signing this month, but with just over a week left in the January transfer window, Daniel Farke and the 49ers Enterprises still have time to change that. Farke has downplayed the necessity for acquisitions, citing their position at the top of the Championship table and their reputation as one of the strongest teams in the division, but the Leeds manager has revealed that they are looking at a few places to reinforce.
Farke stated, “There are still a few positions where we could look deeper to see if they can improve the squad.” But, for the time being, I’m a little more at ease since I’m not in a rush about having to do something.
“I believe it is fair to say that if there is a creative offensive player available, such as a number 10 position, it may benefit our team. Brenden Aaronson has been outstanding this season and is an important player for us. But we might have a player similar to him in our group. Of course, we have players that can fill this role.
“If there is a solution for a creative midfielder, it certainly makes sense to stay awake. In all other areas, we are covered. In my opinion, the only two positions that require concentration are center-back and striker.
It has recently been reported that Leeds are close to signing Kelechi Iheanacho from Sevilla. It is unclear whether it is a loan or a permanent deal, but the Whites could bring the former Leicester City player to Elland Road before the transfer deadline.
Club offers versatile defensive player to Leeds United for £2 million.
According to The Sunday Mirror, as related by MOT Leeds News, Leeds have been offered the chance to sign Botafogo’s Danilo Barbosa this month.
According to the source, the Championship leaders are among the teams interested in signing the midfielder, along with Everton and Sheffield United, who have both been offered £2 million to sign Barbosa before his contract expires in December of this year.
The 28-year-old has been at Botafogo since August 2022, and he has been an important player for the Brazilian club, helping them win the Brazilian league and the Copa Libertadores in the 2023/24 season.
| Danilo Barbosa’s Botafogo stats | |
|---|---|
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Apps |
96 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 2 |
He has never played in the Championship or in England, but he has some experience in European football. The defensive midfielder, who can also play center back, has previously represented Braga, Valencia, Benfica, Standard Liege, and OGC Nice.
Barbosa‘s move to Leeds may be determined by Farke’s belief that he requires that type of player in his roster, given the Whites also signed Joshua Guilavogui earlier this season, and he has made few appearances.
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