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Gretar Steinsson finds Leeds United replacement as bid on the cards for Burnley ace Manuel Benson

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15 Aug 2024, 6:40 am

Manuel Benson could be the replacement option for Crysencio Summerville at Leeds United.

The Whites lost the Dutchman to West Ham earlier in the window and now also look set to part ways with Georginio Rutter.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Brighton with the Premier League side prepared to activate his £40million release clause [Alex Crook].

With both the stars leaving Elland Road in one summer, Daniel Farke will be keen to find an alternative from the transfer market immediately.

Manuel Benson could be the Crysencio Summerville replacement at Leeds United

Technical director, Gretar Steinsson may have found the ideal signing for Leeds with Benson, as a versatile forward to deal with the loss of Summerville and Rutter.

Charlie Gordon reported on 14 August that the Whites have "concrete interest" in signing the 27-year-old from Burnley.

Signing the Angola international from their Championship rivals will not be easy given interest from Norwich City and Sunderland.

Despite being an important player in the promotion campaign under Vincent Kompany, the attacker was an unused sub for Scott Parker's side against Luton Town.

In his debut season in England, Benson was able to score 13 goals across 37 appearances [FotMob], including the title-winning goal against Blackburn Rovers.

Understand Norwich, Sunderland and Leeds all hold a concrete interest in Burnley's Manuel Benson. #NCFC #LUFC #SAFC

27yo was an unused sub on Monday night and wants to be starting games this season. #twitterclarets

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— Charlie Gordon (@CharlieGordonSJ) August 14, 2024

Injury hampered his time in the Premier League, limiting him to just eight appearances in the top division.

There is no doubt that the former Royal Antwerp man has Championship pedigree and would improve Farke's side after a disappointing transfer window so far.

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