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Leeds United Former scout Mick Brown says they are now in a position to sign a “good” player who turned them down in the summer transfer window.
Leeds United under Falke
Leeds United’s pursuit of promotion shows no signs of slowing down championshipafter an excellent first half of the season, but Daniel Falk We know how difficult it is to defend against the likes of Burnley and Sheffield United.
As a result, Falke may look to strengthen his squad this January, with reports suggesting he is eyeing a move to Sporting CP Dario Esugo to enhance his options in central midfield.
Promotion hopefuls are also on the lookout for Premier League players to bolster their squad, including the Nottingham Forest defender Andrew Omobamidele With a lack of game time at the City Ground, it is believed he will attract interest.
with aston villa striker louis barry On the radar, it’s clear that Falke is keen to strengthen in a number of areas this winter, and Barry isn’t the only Villa player Leeds are interested in.
Brown recently told Football Insider that he believes Emiliano Buendia sparks renewed interest The midfielder arrived at Los Blancos despite rejecting a move to Elland Road in the summer.
Brown said: “He rejected the move in the summer because it was a relegation. But it would be an improvement from where he is now since he hasn’t played.
“He had a great reputation at Aston Villa but he didn’t do well there. I think Unai Emery doesn’t like him being part of the team so he’s willing to let him go.
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“Leeds are a very, very good Championship team but I don’t think they are a Premier League team at the moment. They are somewhere in between.
“They will be looking to add the type of quality that can help them take that step. So I understand people are interested in him, but I think they also have reservations about him. “
Buendia could be Leeds United’s top signing
Although the 28-year-old has struggled for game time at Villa this season, he has proven himself to be a top Championship player in the past. 15 In the 2020-21 season, under the leadership of Falk, he played 39 games for Norwich City, contributing goals and 16 assists.
In recognition of his level of performance, the attacking midfielder was awarded the Norwich Player of the Season award:
The maestro also impressed at times during his time at Villa and was praised by former manager Steven Gerrard “Excellent” at the start of the 2022-23 season.
It is therefore promising news that Brown believes a move to Elland Road is possible this January and he could be the type of signing that helps Leeds push the envelope in the promotion battle.
