Leeds United transfer news as Cody Drameh set for Elland Road exit amid Burnley interest
Leeds United loanee Cody Drameh looks set to leave Elland Road this summer, with Premier League newcomers Burnley interested, according to the Daily Mail.
Drameh has successfully spent the second half of the season out on loan with Luton Town, helping them into a tremendous 3rd place position in the Championship playoff places with two games left.
Reliable transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed on 14 April that there has been no new decision on the youngster’s long-term future but according to Daily Mail [29 April], he seems set to leave West Yorkshire this summer.
Vincent Kompay’s Sky Bet Championship winners Burnley are reportedly long-term admirers along with German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt who are also interested in the defender’s services.
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Right-back has been a problem position for both Jesse Marsch and Gracia this season, with Luke Ayling seemingly past his best and Rasmus Kristensen proving an unreliable option since his summer move.
And given the club’s dreadful defensive displays over the past couple of matches, it could prove incredibly damaging for the club’s long-term goal if they were to let go of a player vastly excelling over at the Hatters this season.
Drameh has been something of a revelation at Luton, given that they have only lost once in his 13 appearances for the club, which came in a narrow 1-0 defeat against his potential new club Burnley.
Across his Championship appearances, the 21-year-old has averaged an incredible 7.38 rating from WhoScored, which sees him ranked as the best player in the squad.
Given the struggles of Kristensen and Ayling this season, which have seen them earn 6.67 and 6.55 ratings from WhoScored respectively, Leeds United can ill-afford to be making any rash decisions on Drameh’s future.
Instead, they should be swiftly leaning towards keeping him if they are to piece together an exciting crop of players for a sustainable future at Elland Road. Give him that new deal.
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