Leeds United must take advantage of Christian Pulisic wage issues in January
The American influence on Leeds United is significant with Jesse Marsch bringing in the best of the stars and stripes over his first transfer window.
Both Brenden Aaronson and USA captain Tyler Adams have arrived at Elland Road and quickly cemented themselves in the Whites’ best starting lineup and there could easily be more to come in January.
Calcio Mercato reported on 26 September that Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, who had been captain of his country prior to the World Cup, could leave Stamford Bridge in January.
Leeds United were named alongside Newcastle United and Manchester United as potential destinations for the exciting winger but there could be one main sticking problem.
According to a report from The Athletic, Pulisic’s wages are likely to cause a problem when clubs try to sign him in January and a price tag of £35million could also see some teams avoid making a move.
But Marsch knows American football better than most and if he believes he can make a difference at Elland Road then Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta have to back him.
He proved in the USA’s crucial World Cup clash against Iran that he can make the difference in tight games and that is what is needed by Leeds United when the season resumes.
£35million is a lot of money to spend on one player in January and there is talent already at the club that could do the job but this is a Champions League-level talent and a proper step up in class.
Crysencio Summerville, Wilfried Gnonto and company could learn a lot from somebody like him and Marsch’s influence on the American football scene will be a big draw if he is to leave Chelsea soon.
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