Leeds United are now looking at a young German defender who had a brilliant season in the Bundesliga.
The Whites want to bring in Lukas Ullrich from Borussia Monchengladbach this summer.
Breakout Season Caught Farke’s Eye
Ullrich is just 21 years old, but he’s already made a big name for himself. Last season, he played in 26 league games for Gladbach and showed he’s ready for the big stage.
His speed, strength and smart defending stood out all season.
He’s also playing for Germany in the Under-21 Euros. In one of the group matches, he got an assist when Germany beat England.
That game got a lot of attention, and Leeds boss Daniel Farke has been watching closely.
Ullrich is set to play in the final of the U21 tournament against England again, and Farke will be watching to see more of what he can do on the big stage.
Leeds in Battle With Spurs and Brighton
Leeds are not the only team that want to sign Ullrich. Tottenham and Brighton are also keeping an eye on the young left-back.
But Leeds might be ready to move quicker than the others.
According to reports in Germany, Leeds’ interest has put Monchengladbach under “extreme pressure.”
The German club wants to keep Ullrich and have already offered him a new deal that runs until 2029.
But the money offered so far is not good enough to keep the player happy.
Gladbach boss Roland Virkus wants Ullrich to stay and compete with Lucas Netz for the left-back spot in the team.
But the club might be forced to sell if they can’t offer better wages.
Leeds Need Strength at Left-Back
Leeds are back in the Premier League, and they need more quality in defence. Signing a young, fast left-back like Ullrich could be a great move.
If Junior Firpo leaves the club this summer, Ullrich could be the perfect replacement.
He’s already shown he can play at a high level, and coming to England could help him grow even more.
Farke likes to work with young players, and Ullrich could become a key name in the Leeds squad.
What Happens Next?
Now it’s all about whether Leeds can beat the competition and get the deal done.
If they can agree with Gladbach and offer Ullrich the right wages, this could be a smart signing for the future.
Fans will be hoping the club moves fast because with other clubs watching, time is short.
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