Leeds could sign Raphael Guerreiro

Leeds United are seemingly eyeing a January transfer for Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro, in response to reviews.

What’s the phrase?

That’s in response to journalist Pete O’Rourke, who had the next to say to GIVEMESPORT on a possible deal:

“I believe he could be an enormous improve for Leeds at left-back, which has been an actual downside place for them for the final couple of seasons. 

“In the event that they’re in a position to lure Raphael Guerreiro to Elland Highway, I believe it’d be an actual coup for the membership.”

Might Leeds signal Raphael Guerreiro?

The thrilling asset had additionally drawn interest from Manchester Metropolis in the summertime, outlining his credentials as a nice choice for the Whites.

Big coup

The 28-year-old maestro – who has been named in Portugal’s official squad for the upcoming World Cup – has earned reward for his constantly spectacular performances in Germany over the previous few years, having scored 37 and assisted 39 from defence.

That kind beneath numerous bosses boasts a consistency seldom seen round Elland Highway lately, throughout what has been a tumultuous time for the membership.

The 56-cap star has continued to impress this season regardless of his aspect’s poor kind, with six objective contributions already detailing him as one of many standout gamers for the Black and Yellows.

His versatility can also be outlined as an enormous think about his marketability, together with his former sporting director Michael Zorc labelling the £81k-per-week star “a great footballer”

Bringing in such a high-profile recruit would mark an enormous coup for Jesse Marsch, as famous earlier by O’Rourke, and will lastly spell the tip for the wholly disappointing tenure of Junior Firpo. 

The 26-year-old flop had moved to Yorkshire billed as an athletic full-back with a want to remain on the entrance foot and coming from Barcelona he had nice suggestions.

In latest seasons beneath each Marcelo Bielsa and Marsch the 26-year-old’s performances have as an alternative sparked huge quantities of criticism and questions on his place within the staff.

The defender was notably described as missing “defensive awareness” by former Leeds goalkeeper Paddy Kenny earlier than he answered his own damning question about Firpo’s future: “Is he ok for Leeds and to put on that shirt? No, I don’t assume he’s.”

Boasting European pedigree far past something already on the membership, and creativity once more higher than most, there isn’t any doubt that tempting him to Leeds would mark a sensational piece of enterprise as they as soon as once more look to keep away from being dragged right into a relegation scrap.