Leeds United’s pursuit of Everton star Ben Godfrey was always going to be difficult, so it was critical that the Whites had other options – that they could strike a bargain instead.
Godfrey is still only 26 years old, an England international with Premier League experience who cost the Toffees £20 million, has interest from Milan and Atalanta, and can play right-back, centre-back, or left-back.
It was always going to be tricky, as Graeme Bailey told LeedsUnited.news last week. It is said that talks are underway between Leeds and Everton, but the two have yet to meet in the middle.
With only a few days remaining in the transfer season, Leeds was bound to look elsewhere, and that possibility has now appeared in the form of Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall – ahead of Thursday.
Leeds are interested in signing Worrall, who is reportedly available for a cost of under £6 million. A bargain for a Championship-caliber player. He’s played 168 games in England’s second tier.
Joe Worrall may be a bargain for Leeds United at around £6 million.
A player who is a leader, experienced, proven in the Premier League, and skilled in the Championship. The England U21 defender is not only great in the air, but also with the ball at his feet. A really good signing.
At £6 million, he is affordable and would immediately help our promotion campaign. Will he start? He would be a fantastic replacement for Pascal Struijk, who is injured. Center-back is a region that requires attention.
Indeed, Liam Cooper‘s contract expires at the end of the season, Joe Rodon is just on loan, and Charlie Cresswell may leave in the summer, although he could stay this month. Worrall’s signature alleviates that fear.
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