Leeds United transfer state of play as report of Belgian interest in key man emerges - YEP 28/7/23

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Leeds United are yet to receive any expression of interest for Pascal Struijk, despite reports in Belgium that Club Brugge want the defender.

By Graham Smyth

Belgian-born Struijk spoke about his Whites future earlier this week, insisting that his intention was always to come back and play at Elland Road this summer.

"I mean, my contract isn't till 2027 so I'm always ready to come back and then give my all for this club," he said. "So yes [I was always going to stay]."

The 23-year-old has featured heavily in pre-season under Daniel Farke, in his preferred centre-back position, having had to fill in at left-back last season. Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad Sport are reporting that Brugge, who finished fourth in the Pro League last season, are keen on Struijk.

Farke spoke on Thursday night of his desire to strengthen his central defensive options because at present he has just three centre-backs in Struijk, Liam Cooper and Charlie Cresswell.

"The Championship is the toughest league in the world and at the moment we just have three centre-backs so we need to do a little bit," said the German, who wants to add quality and experience in various positions before the transfer window shuts.

Leeds are on the verge of losing Max Wober to a season-long loan move to Borussia Mönchengladbach, which comes as a bitter blow after the club initially believed the Austrian international was happy to stay and fight for promotion in the Championship.

Transfer regulations mean Leeds can only agree to one more international loan after Wober departs. A raft of players had relegation clauses in their contracts that allowed them to leave for temporary moves. Rodrigo also left on a permanent transfer due to a release clause.

When it comes to Leeds' own recruitment, Karl Darlow is closing in on a permanent move from Newcastle United. The goalkeeper is scheduled to have a medical today ahead of a £400k deal between the two clubs.

Leeds are believed to be prioritising domestic signings and expect to see some more movement when top flight clubs return from various pre-season tours and begin to finalise their squad plans over the next week.

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