Ethan Ampadu exit speculation already emerges at Leeds United, Premier League transfer mooted
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Ethan Ampadu will have “a lot of suitors” from Premier League clubs, according to Paul Robinson.
The Welshman has made an immediate impact for Leeds after his summer arrival and has started in all of the club’s fixtures in all competitions this season [Transfermarkt].
With such excellent performances in the middle of the park, the former Chelsea and RB Leipzig man could face interest from Premier League suitors during the transfer window. Per FBRef, Amapdu has earned 31 shot-creating actions, 84 per cent passing accuracy and has emerged as one of the Championship’s best midfielders.
Robinson expects interest from big clubs for Ampadu and claims he is better than the Championship, but noted the need for Leeds to have Premier League-ready stars at the club as they vie for promotion back to the top flight.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Robinson said: “Leeds United are a Premier League club in the Championship, looking to get out. To do that, you’ve got to have players better than everyone else in the Championship.
“Amapdu is one of those. There will be a lot of suitors from the Premier League if the club were to get out of there this season. He is better than the Championship – that’s the whole idea.
“Ampadu is a quality player, you look at his CV, you look at his history. But, Leeds are a draw. They can attract players of that quality because of the history and the ambitions of the club.“
In other Leeds United news, Phil Hay claims that big European clubs have been keeping tabs on a Whites player for a while and are still willing to sign him.