Leeds United transfer news as David Brekalo bid update emerges ahead of deadline

Leeds United are considering tabling a bid for Viking defender David Brekalo who's also wanted by a number of clubs in Europe, according to On The Minute.

The media outlet reported on Tuesday (29 August) that a £5.5million offer appears to be on the cards for the Slovenia centre-back.

The source has over 11k followers on Facebook and has exclusively broken the story of the Whites' interest in the 24-year-old.

Good deal?

Despite signing Joe Rodon on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, it's evident that the Whites need more reinforcements at centre-back.

They've seen Diego Llorente, Max Wober and Robin Koch part ways with the club this summer and Liam Cooper is also currently injured.

There have been reports linking Leo Hjelde away from Elland Road as well so that's something to consider ahead of the transfer deadline.

Brekalo is a tall, goal-scoring centre-back who's good in the air and will be a good signing for any Championship side, let alone Leeds.

It remains to be seen whether or not the bid is enough to sign him, but it needs to go in as soon as possible as the deadline is on Friday.

Seldom are first offers accepted but if the player is pushing for a move, he is very likely to get his way.

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