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Leeds United transfer news: Gustavo Hamer could replace exit-bound Marc Roca amid 'very ambitious' update on Coventry star
Leeds United are plotting a “very ambitious” swoop to sign Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer this summer, according to Football League World.
Hamer has been one of Coventry’s star players this past season alongside talisman Viktor Gyokeres, contributing to 11 goals and 10 assists in 45 appearances in all competitions as the Sky Blues missed out on promotion after their playoff final defeat to Luton Town.
It is understood [Sussex Live, 29 May] that Dutch-born Brazilian midfielder Hamer could be keen on a move to the Premier League this summer after a superb season for Coventry in the Championship.
And according to Football League World [10 June] Leeds want to make Hamer their marquee signing this summer in a bid to strengthen their midfield, and he could be the Marc Roca replacement with news coming out [10 June] that the Spaniard is expected to join Real Betis in La Liga on loan.
Get him in
With the “outstanding” Brazilian [Sussex Live, 29 May] heading into the final year of his contract at the Sky Blues, Leeds United should position themselves to snap up his services this summer.
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The 25-year-old emerged as one of the shining lights in the Championship last season under Mark Robins, registering a tremendous 21 goal involvements from 44 games, and is just the kind of midfield talent the Whites should be targeting this summer.
With Marc Roca now leaving, and the likes of Brendan Aaronson, Jack Harrison and Wilfried Gnonto on the verge of departing Elland Road, Leeds United will be desperate for his wizardry and imagination in the final third and Hamer provides that in abundance, averaging 1.6 key passes last season whilst recording 16 big chances created [SofaScore].
The former Feyenoord ace is a player who can raise the quality in Leeds’ midfield and for less than £10million, he could prove an absolute snip and a marquee acquisition for the now-confirmed full Leeds United owners 49ers Enterprises.
This is the kind of signing that could ignite the Elland Road crowd again and it’d be even more special if they can convince Hamer to stay one more year in the Championship and potentially fill his English top-flight dream next season.
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