‘As it stands’: Leeds United are big fans of ‘amazing’ defender, they could move for him in January – journalist

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Leeds United have a number of positions they could be looking to strengthen in the January transfer window.

A report from journalist Grame Bailey, via TeamTalk, has identified their latest target.

Plenty has been made of Leeds’ search for another striker.

After missing out on Charles de Ketelaere and Bamba Dieng in the summer, only Rodrigo Moreno has been scoring consistently for Leeds.

Patrick Bamford has yet to find the back of the net, but Crysencio Summerville has scored some vital goals.

It’s not the only position Leeds have identified to potentially improve.

Jesse Marsch’s side have been linked with Serbian international Sasa Lukic as a midfield option.

And now, Bailey believes that Leeds are fans of Borussia Dortmund full-back Raphael Guerreiro.

The Portuguese international is at the World Cup and started Portugal’s 3-2 win over Ghana.

With his contract expiring next summer, Leeds are now considering a move for the 28-year-old.

Leeds are big fans of Dortmund’s Guerreiro

Speaking to TeamTalk, Bailey provided an update on Leeds’ interest in Guerreiro.

“As it stands, it appears Guerreiro is not in a hurry to depart Dortmund. Despite no new deal agreed, he knows clubs such as Leeds are watching. Indeed, they were in attendance in the last few weeks,” Bailey said.

“Leeds like Guerreiro a lot, and they think he would be an ideal fit. If he was available in January, I believe they would do it – but they are happy to wait for him until the summer.

“However, I would not rule out the possibility of a loan move although Pascal Struijk has been performing well – he is very much a defensive full-back rather than a wing-back.

“I believe they may look for another option, although the return of Stuart Dallas could get them through until the summer.”

The ‘amazing’ defender was a target for Leeds in the summer, but Marsch maintaining his faith in Pascal Struijk.

A report from 90min suggests Leeds were watching Guerreiro in action in the Bundesliga before the World Cup.

Leeds being fans of Guerreiro suggests they want to go in a different direction to their current full-back options.

Guerreiro scores and assists plenty of goals, and loves to pop up in forward areas.

Only two seasons ago he scored five times and provided 10 assists in a strong Dortmund side.

Leeds have one of the leakiest defences in the Premier League.

There would need to be a change in style from either Leeds or Guerreiro for this move to really work out.