Leeds United are already getting busy in the transfer market after lifting the Championship trophy and making their way back to the Premier League.
Reports say the club are ready to sign Moussa Djenepo from Standard Liège for just £1.7 million, a player with over 70 games in the top flight already.
Djenepo, who used to play for Southampton, is now with Turkish side Antalyaspor on loan. But it looks like he doesn’t want to stay there. Leeds are thinking’ about triggering’ a release clause in his contract to bring him in cheap.
At just 26 years old, he’s still got loads of energy and experience. Daniel Farke, who led Leeds back up with over 100 points, wants players that can handle the speed and pressure of Premier League football and Djenepo might just be one of them.
Versatile and ready for different roles
Back when he first came to England, Djenepo was a winger full of pace and tricky feet. But after a while, managers started playing him as a wingback.
He didn’t score loads, but he worked hard, ran with the ball well, and even ranked high for dribbling’ and carry on’ into the box in the Belgian league.
Now in Turkey, he’s playing further forward again. But if Leeds get him, he might be used in different spots either as a backup attacker, a wide player, or even in defence if needed.
That kind of versatility could be super useful in a long season.
Leeds plan smart signings, not just big money ones
With £150 million said to be available for new signings this summer, fans might expect big names. But smart guys like Djenepo experienced, cheap, and reliable could be just as important.
He knows the Premier League, he’s played in different countries, and he’s not afraid to work hard.
Chairman Paraag Marathe has already promised that the club will do everything they can to stay up, and getting deals like this done early shows that Leeds mean business.
This signing might not be the flashiest, but it’s the kind of deal that could prove important next season.
A strong squad needs depth, and Djenepo brings that. Leeds fans will be watching’ closely to see if the deal gets done in the next few weeks.
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