Financial details emerge as Leeds United close in on signing of 8-cap international - Football League World 31/8/23
BY CHRIS GALLAGHER Leeds United will pay up to £6m to sign Ilia Gruev from Werder Bremen. Gruev has made over 50 appearances for Werder Bremen and has experience in the Bundesliga, making him a valuable signing for Leeds United. Leeds United is set to pay up to £6m for Gruev, and the transfer is at an advanced stage, with the player keen on making the move. Signing Gruev fills a position of need for Leeds and adds technical ability to their midfield, which is expected to have a positive impact on the team. Leeds United are set to sign Ilia Gruev from Werder Bremen in a deal that could be worth up to £6m. Who is Ilia Gruev? The 23-year-old is a name that many fans won’t recognise, as he has spent his entire career in Germany, but he would arrive at Elland Road with good pedigree. Iliev has made over 50 appearances for Bremen, which includes helping the side to the Bundesliga and playing 31 times as they stayed in the top-flight last time out. He has been in the mat...