Leeds are reportedly now trying to sign 28-year-old player who Jude Bellingham says is ridiculously skilful

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England and Borrusia Dortmund central midfielder Jude Bellingham has already made his feelings about Leeds target Raphael Guerreiro.

Leeds have been linked with the Portuguese international as they look to deal with the injury suffered by Junior Firpo in pre-season.

Back in 2021, Bellingham shared the players he had been impressed with in Dortmund training and Jadon Sancho’s name came up.

But the Bundesliga website report that Bellingham said Guerreiro was even better and that he makes things look so easy in training.

Jude Bellingham hails Leeds target Guerreiro

“When Jadon is on it, it’s frightening. Some of the stuff I’ve seen him do is scary,” Bellingham said.

“Jadon is a big example for someone English and my age. We’re all trying to play but, specifically, we’re trying to make that next step into Europe’s elite – especially if you’ve already played at a certain level. Jadon’s done that perfectly.

“The one player not many people recognise or talk about too much is Raphael Guerreiro.

“Honestly, he only plays with his left foot but some of the things he can do – his passing, his dribbling – he makes look easy. He runs rings around everyone. To him, it’s a laugh.”

Leeds have given Jesse Marsch a lot of backing to reshape Marcelo Bielsa’s squad to his will during his first summer in charge of the club.

Guerreiro is a player of huge experience, and at 28 years old, he could still have his best years ahead of him.

He has won two international trophies with Portugal, as well as operating in the Champions League with Dortmund and if Bellingham’s comments are anything to go by, he would be a real coup.