Leeds United have been credited with an interest in signing Danilho Doekhi on a free transfer this summer.
The Whites are gearing up for a crucial summer transfer window after securing their Premier League status for another season, and defensive reinforcements will undoubtedly be on the agenda.
Leeds United are expected to bring a new left-back to compete with Gabriel Gudmundsson, while Pascal Struijk’s future is tipped to be a big talking point this summer.
Daniel Farke’s side do not want to lose the Dutchman, but with the player set to enter the final year of his contract, they might be forced to cash in on him should a tempting offer arise.
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Leeds have notably been linked with a move for Doekhi, who is set to leave Union Berlin when his contract expires this month and will be available on a free transfer.
Fabrizio Romano reported in April that Farke‘s side are among the clubs keen on acquiring the centre-back’s services this summer.
The West Yorkshire club’s interest in the 27-year-old is not new, as they actively monitored him during the January transfer window.
According to The Athletic, Leeds United sources admitted that they assessed Doekhi midway through last season.
However, contrary to Romano’s claims, the Elland Road outfit are not pursuing a move for the defender this window.
The report stated that ‘noises from the club’ insist that the Dutchman is not a transfer target.
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Missed opportunity for Leeds?
Doekhi boasts an elite availability record, having not missed a single minute of Bundesliga action for two consecutive seasons, while remarkably chipping in with seven goals this term.
Therefore, moving away from the defender feels like a missed opportunity for the Elland Road outfit.
Securing a robust, goalscoring Bundesliga defender on a free transfer is a rare market opportunity, especially one with such an impeccable fitness record.
If Struijk does depart, replacing him with a player of Doekhi’s pedigree without paying a transfer fee would have been a masterstroke.
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