Report: Leeds could receive a huge £19.5m fee for 27-year-old midfielder, out on loan

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Spanish outlet Super Deporte make a bizarre claim regarding the future of on-loan Valencia ace Helder Costa. They claim that if the La Liga side want to sign him, they will have to pay Leeds a total of £19.5million.

Costa, 27, joined Valencia on loan for the 2021-22 season in the summer. A permanent clause has been included but it is unclear just how much that clause is worth. The Angola international is struggling for form.

The ex-Wolves man had to wait until October 23 to finally get his first La Liga start for Valencia. But since then, Costa has started seven of Valencia’s last eight league games. He is yet to score, or lay on an assist.

That lack of impact in terms of numbers, might have tempted Valencia into opting against a permanent deal. But Super Deporte report that they are excited by his improving form – with only the numbers missing.

The Spanish outlet also states that if Valencia are to sign him beyond next summer, then it will cost an up front fee of £17million. Leeds are also said to be requesting add-ons worth £2.5million.

£19.5m fee is bizarre, Leeds have no chance of getting that for Costa

Loaned out by Leeds after an inconsistent first season in the Premier League, the ex-Monaco man is way down the pecking order at Elland Road. Dan James, Jack Harrison and Raphinha are above the wide man.

Leeds signed Costa for a fee of £16million from Wolves in 2020 – after a season-long loan. For Leeds to make a profit, is enormously unlikely. The best the Whites can hope for is £10million at the very most for Costa.