How Matias Orozco now has his sights set on a move to England amid Leeds United rumours
Matias Orozco thinks the Premier League is an attractive proposition amid rumours of a move to Leeds United.
The 18-year-old is said to be on his way to England's top flight very soon, with the Whites firmly in the mix for his signature.
Though the Colombian is someone who Leeds supporters will not be familiar with, Elland Road officials have been impressed with the South American sensation.
He plays in his native country with Deportivo Cali and has already played several times for Colombia's youth team.
Leeds know what it will take to bring Orozco to LS11, as the player himself has now spoken out ahead of what appears to be an imminent move across the globe.
What Matias Orozco has said about exit amid Leeds rumours
Orozco would be someone that the Whites would sign for their future, though Daniel Farke would prefer to see senior additions at this stage of the window.
Mykhailo Mudryk is the latest exciting name to be linked with a move to the Yorkshire-based club, though he may not be the next player through the door.
It's said that Orozco could be joining Leeds very soon, with another report suggesting Brentford are not the team that he will be moving to, which leaves only Liverpool and the Whites as the other two destinations.
While speaking to Colombian media outlet Sportsfansco after Deportivo's recent 2-2 draw against Internacional de Bogota, Orozco responded to a question asking him if it was his last game for the club.
Orozco said: "No, I don't know yet. It surprises me that people are linking me to the best league in the world. So, right now, I still don't know anything."
He was then asked if he had started learning English yet, to which he replied: "Yes, I’m already studying, but not right now. That’s why I’m on the move at the moment, and I’ve actually been learning English for a little while now."
Orozco's release clause stands at £5.1million, a fee that would allow the 49ers to plan for their long-term future, without impacting the other short-term plans that the club have left this window.
That said, he looks set on a move to England given his recent self-education sessions.
What would Orozco's arrival mean for Leeds' U21s?
With a recent change to ESC rules, Leeds will want to sign overseas talent while still eligible to do so.
Orozco''s age means the Whites would be able to do a deal, and he would go down as a homegrown player, if he were to join.
He would most likely link up with the U21s and provide competition for the likes of Sam Chambers and Ollie Pickles in midfield.
Recent reports have suggested that a Orozco could move to a Premier League side this week, so it's a transfer story to keep an eye on.