Leeds United plot move for Europa League midfielder on a free transfer after Man United audition

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With the Whites now looking up the Premier League, the 49ers will want to aim even bigger.

It seems like the final goal for the ownership is to get the Whites back on the European stage.

Whether that’s with Daniel Farke or not is another question, but the 49ers want Leeds as a top-eight team.

No doubt it’s ambitious but doable due to Leeds’ size as a club.

Now they’re aiming for signings who could take them to the next level in future seasons to come.

Leeds United among teams interested in AZ Alkmaar’s Kasper Boogaard

With the 49ers planning for a big summer at Elland Road, the Premier League is a tricky customer when it comes to serving up the right players.

To stay in this league now, it’s clear that money has to be spent, as the three promoted teams are on their way back down after having a squad only fit for the Championship.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
18	IpswichIpswich	33	4	9	20	33	71	-38	21
19	LeicesterLeicester	33	4	6	23	27	73	-46	18
20	SouthamptonSouthampton	33	2	5	26	24	78	-54	11

The Whites have the chance to avoid this recent trend, and the transfer window has a lot riding on their fortunes next season.

Leeds have been tipped to sign Raheem Sterling, but the 49ers might want to look the way of younger talent.

They can do so in the form of AZ midfielder Kasper Boogaard.

According to voetbalzone, the 19-year-old is the subject of interest from Leeds and HSV from Germany after Boogaard has really impressed.

The Dutchman’s contract expires in the summer, so he will have a decision to make as the Whites could end up signing Boogaard on a free, as fans will already like his status after scoring against Manchester United in the UEFA Youth League.

As a defensive midfielder, this could be exactly what the 49ers need for a bright future.

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Leeds could look at young talent for Premier League approach

A transfer like this might suggest that the 49ers are taking a slow but aggressive approach to signings, as Paraag Marathe promised Leeds ruthlessness in transfer windows.

Boogaard looks exciting, and he could be among the names the Whites end up going for this summer.

Experience will be needed in the squad but youth has seemed to thrive in the top flight in recent seasons and that might be the secret weapon if Leeds are to compete.

Many factors will need to be considered, but signing obscure, unknown talent could be a hidden trick the 49ers discover, and along with Red Bull’s help, this could be the direction taken.