South American website Soy Futbol report that Leeds United are one of three clubs interested in signing Colombian attacker Julian Quinones from Mexican side Atlas this summer – with Quinones in the goalscoring form of his life.
The 26-year-old has netted 16 goals in 32 appearances this season – even scoring in the early hours of Thursday morning in a CONCACAF clash against MLS side Philadelphia Union, ending 2-2. He has also laid on two assists.
Clearly, that form has not gone unnoticed. The Colombia U20 international scored 15 goals last season on loan at Atlas during 45 games, in which he also laid on nine assists. That saw Atlas sign the versatile ace permanently.
Now, his form is attracting the attention of those in Europe. Soy Futbol report that Leeds want to bring Quinones to the Premier League – but a move to Italy is also a possibility. Torino and Sampdoria are also eyeing a move for him.
Leeds interested in signing Colombian attacker Julian Quinones
Quinones is certainly one to watch. An exciting player with bags of talent, that can play as a no.9 and has done to a wonderful standard over the last couple of years with Atlas – but more than capable of playing on either flank, too.
The issue Leeds have in trying to sign Quinones, is that he has a contract with his current club until the summer of 2026. Atlas will be desperate to keep him at the club. So, it will take a mammoth offer to convince Atlas of a sale.
But he was hardly bought for a King’s ransom by Atlas last summer and that might give Leeds a chance. He is likely to be a lot cheaper than the cream of the crop in Europe. His manager, Benjamin Mora, said he is “integral” to Atlas.
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