Transfer update: Leeds want Aina as Firpo replacement

Forward of the January switch window, English Premier League membership, Leeds United, have as soon as once more reignited their curiosity in Nigeria worldwide, Ola Aina, because the membership look to discover a substitute for ineffective former Barcelona participant Junior Firpo and keep their standing within the topflight league.

Aina has been strongly linked with a transfer away from Torino with the Premier League membership exhibiting a lot curiosity within the defender.

The 26-year-old joined Torino in 2018 from Chelsea, initially on a mortgage deal, earlier than the Italians made the deal everlasting the next season, after a formidable marketing campaign.

The versatile defender’s present contract expires in June of subsequent yr, however Torino have intensified their discussions with Aina to commit his future to the Italian aspect till 2025.

The Peacocks, as they’re fondly known as, points at left-back have been well-documented and have recognized the Nigerian as a attainable answer.

Firpo was delivered to the membership firstly of final season however the ex-Barcelona man has didn’t reside as much as the preliminary hype, struggling quite a lot of accidents and now finds himself taking part in second fiddle to Pascal Struijk beneath Jesse Marsch.

In line with Leeds United Information Leeds are able to promote Firpo ought to a deal for Aina goes by way of.

“Leeds United are being strongly linked with a transfer for Torino and Nigeria left-back Ola Aina forward of the January switch window – and if Leeds do make their transfer for the defender, then certainly it’s time to go, for Junior Firpo,” the web site wrote.

Aina has develop into an integral a part of supervisor Ivan Jurić’s aspect, having featured in 10 Serie A video games to date this season earlier than the World Cup break.