Leeds join race to sign Francis Onyeka; he’s been compared to Yaya Toure
Leeds United have now set their sights on a Bundesliga teenager, who has already been compared to Premier League legend Yaya Toure.
Leeds protecting shut tabs on Bundesliga gem
Sat three factors away from the dropzone, Leeds are starting to plan their summer season switch window with full perception that they’re going to retain their Premier League standing.
Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace did ship Daniel Farke‘s facet a well timed reminder of simply how rapidly issues can change, nonetheless. Had Nottingham Forest, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur turned attracts of their very own into three factors, then the Whites would have been outdoors the underside three on aim distinction alone.
Nonetheless, with eight video games to go, Leeds’ destiny stays in their very own arms and that is precisely the place they need it at this stage of the marketing campaign.
Survival would mirror extremely effectively on the 49ers’ recruitment, too. The Leeds house owners backed Farke with a flurry of arrivals final summer season, and have since watched on as Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Anton Stach have significantly loved success.
That’s unlikely to be the tip of the 49ers’ spending, both. With survival of their arms, Leeds have already set their sights on a variety of reinforcements.
Among their targets, Jens Petter Hauge is one to watch. The Bodo/Glimt star has loved a wonderful Champions League marketing campaign, with the Norwegian outfit taking one foot into the quarter-final with a primary leg thrashing of Sporting Club final week.
They’ve additionally already defeated Manchester City and knocked final yr’s finalists, Inter Milan, out of Europe’s elite competitors. Hauge performed a component in each these wins, scoring twice.
He’s not the one identify on Leeds’ radar forward of this summer season, although. Those at Elland Road have additionally set their sights on a future star from the Bundesliga.
According to Sports Boom, Leeds are keeping close tabs on Francis Onyekawho has additionally attracted curiosity from Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur.
“Outstanding” Onyeka has obtained Toure comparability
The Bayer Leverkusen teenager, who has impressed on mortgage at VfL Bochum within the 2. Bundesliga this season, is definitely one to watch. Standing at 6’2, the Bundesliga’s official web site has been fast to draw comparisons with ex-Premier League star Toure and that is solely an excellent sign for Leeds.
“Francis is a child of the club, and we are happy to see his outstanding development. We are firmly convinced that he will have a successful career with us.” – Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes
Praised for his “outstanding” growth at Bayer Leverkusen by Rolfes, it will not be simple to pry Onyeka away from the German membership this summer season, however Leeds ought to definitely attempt.
The Yorkshire membership already added one spectacular midfielder to their ranks final summer season and will now hand Stach a future associate on the coronary heart of Farke’s facet.
At simply 18 years outdated, Onyeka has scored eight objectives and assisted one different in 23 appearances within the 2. Bundesliga this season. He has been a standout star along with his capability to play in midfield and throughout the frontline proving to be invaluable for Bochum.
