£10m defender with Jesse Marsch history on Leeds United transfer radar as summer activity ramps up - YEP 31/5/22
Leeds United have reportedly taken an interest in FC Red Bull Salzburg defender Rasmus Kristensen
By Joe Donnohue
Leeds United are one of several clubs casting an eye towards
the Red Bull sphere of influence this summer as they conduct their transfer
business.
Already the Whites have secured the £25 million addition of
Brenden Aaronson from FC Red Bull Salzburg, and next off the production line at
the Austrian club could well be Danish full-back Rasmus Kristensen.
The 24-year-old has been named as a player of interest by
The Athletic and the YEP understands the Leeds United board are confident of
moving forward with negotiations for the Denmark right-back.
Kristensen has spent three seasons in Austria, working with current
Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch in two of those campaigns.
A big-bodied, aggressive but athletic defender, Kristensen
is thought to be available for less than the price United eventually paid for
21-year-old Aaronson with Salzburg resigned to Kristensen's exit since January.
Stuart Dallas' season-ending injury, coupled with Luke
Ayling's potential four-month lay-off means Leeds are keen to supplement the
full-back area this summer, despite the likes of Cody Drameh returning from a
promising loan spell in the Championship and the versatility of Jamie
Shackleton.
Reportedly quoted at £10 million, Kristensen's addition
would take Leeds' summer spending to £35 million even before the transfer
window opens early next month.
The Whites could face competition for the Dane's signature
from Borussia Dortmund and Brentford, however.
