Leeds watch Club Brugge star Charles De Ketelaere closely ahead of potential major transfer – report
Leeds United are one of many clubs to have watched Club Brugge star Charles De Ketelaere closely, according to TEAMtalk.
The online source has reported on their website that the 21-year-old is courted by numerous different clubs in Europe.
AC Milan and Lyon have been joined by Premier League clubs such as Brighton, Newcastle, Wolves and Leicester in the race.
De Ketelaere has been in sensational form in Belgium this season.
The 21-year-old wonderkid has scored 14 goals already and has delivered eight assists in an impressive return.
Along with Champions League experience and international call-ups to the senior Belgian side, the young forward is destined for the top.
The attacker can play anywhere across the front line and even in midfield, something that will no doubt suit Leeds and Jesse Marsch.
Perfect.
So, have we just found the perfect replacement for Raphinha?
All of the transfer talk has been surrounding the Brazilian moving on this summer, with Barcelona said to be top of the pile.
Now, we have finally seen one player who could be coming the other way into Elland Road, and it is De Ketelaere.
The 21-year-old would no doubt arrive with more reputation behind him, albeit from a worse league, but his Champions League and international experience speak for themselves.
Everyone knows that the Premier League is the biggest in the world, and Leeds will have the cash to play with in the summer.
The Whites need to strengthen accordingly should they stay in the Premier League, and this would certainly prove that huge ambition.
Get it done.
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