With the January transfer window just a few days away, Leeds United They have reportedly made an opening bid in a bid to beat out Manchester City in the race to sign the £25million defender.
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Back in the middle of a promotion race and looking to avoid heartbreak the second we're asked, the January transfer window could quickly prove crucial for those at Elland Road. Indeed, proverbs Pascal Struijk has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur In what will be a repeat of Archie Gray's summer departure.
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The central defender remains a key figure in… Daniel WakeSo losing him midway through the promotion fee would be a devastating blow for Leeds. However, the Whites also have the opportunity to use the winter window to their advantage and have already been linked with the likes Emiliano Buendia as a result of.
The Aston Villa midfielder has been struggling for playing time since returning from a long-term injury and desperately needs a chance to get back to his best.
However, instead of offensive reinforcements, it appears the 49ers Enterprises will focus on a defensive addition next month. According to the Top Mercato website. Leeds have made an opening bid to sign Abdulkader Khosanov Ahead of the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Offering €20m (£17m), Leeds are likely to fail to make their first bid given RC Lens value their centre-back at around €30m (£25m) if they agree to his departure in the January transfer window. It remains to be seen whether or not those at Elland Road decide to meet that price, but Khosanov is certainly someone to keep an eye on.
At just 20-years-old, the Uzbek defender has attracted a lot of interest and could quite possibly make the cut if Leeds continue their pursuit of his signature next month.
The “stubborn” Khusanov should ease Strojk's anxiety
Given recent reports and their recent history of losing star players, it's not really a surprise that Leeds have been linked with a young central defender who could immediately mitigate any damage caused by the potential departure of Struijk.
Of course, he remains a key man under Farke as things stand now, but things can change quickly at Elland Road. The last thing they need is to lose their best defender without having a suitable replacement.
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League Statistics 24/25 P90 (via FBref) |
Abdelkader Khosanov |
Pascal Strojek |
|---|---|---|
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It starts |
11 |
22 |
|
Tackles won |
1.02 |
0.59 |
|
Progressive passes |
3.98 |
6.36 |
|
Retrieve the ball |
4.63 |
4.32 |
Impressive numbers for a more experienced defender, let alone a 20-year-old, and it should come as no surprise that the likes of Manchester City and Tottenham are also monitoring Khosanov.
He described him as “stubborn.” Football talent scout Jacek KuligThe best football for the Lens star is yet to come. As of now, the main question is where he will become the main man and just who will benefit. Having reportedly made his first offer, Leeds will certainly be hoping that Farke are the ones who can reap the rewards by signing such a talent.
