Junior Firpo opportunity emerges after Leeds United transfer development
Leeds United may be sweating over Junior Firpo, whose future at Elland Road remains uncertain ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
The left-back played an influential role for the Whites last season as Daniel Farke clinched the Championship title.
Firpo’s contract at Elland Road expires in the coming weeks, and the West Yorkshire outfit will undoubtedly want to keep him after securing Premier League promotion to maintain their squad depth.
The 28-year-old is unsurprisingly attracting a lot of interest from other clubs as he’s set to become a free agent, and another European giant has joined the race for the Dominican Republic international’s signature.
AC Milan see Firpo transfer from Leeds United as market opportunity
AC Milan see Firpo as a market opportunity as he’ll be available on a bargain transfer, according to Matteo Moretto.
The journalist revealed on Fabrizio Romano’s Italian YouTube channel, as relayed by Pianeta Milan (26 May), that the Rossoneri are following the left-back’s situation at Elland Road.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Championship | 32 | 4 | 10 |
It’s been claimed that a move for the Dominican defender doesn’t depend on Theo Hernandez’s future at San Siro.
While the France international is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, he has no intention of leaving the Serie A outfit as things stand.
Farke should convince Firpo to stay at Elland Road
Sam Byram’s contract at Elland Road also expires soon, with the 31-year-old playing a backup role at left-back this season.
Farke may also lose Firpo before the start of the upcoming campaign, which will undoubtedly cause headaches for the recruitment department.
The West Yorkshire outfit already have several key positions that need to be strengthened in the upcoming transfer window to survive the rigours of the Premier League.
Leeds should sign a new number one goalkeeper after Illan Meslier lost his place in the starting lineup due to consistent errors.
Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk were the German manager’s preferred centre-back pairing next season, but the Whites seemingly lack quality in depth in their backline, with Ethan Ampadu the only other reliable option at Elland Road.
The West Yorkshire outfit must also bolster their midfield after Joe Rothwell and Josuha Guilavogui’s departures.
Farke should also ask for a new number nine next summer, as Joel Piroe can’t be expected to shoulder the burden of goals in the top flight.
It would make sense for the 48-year-old head coach to convince Firpo to stay, as his departure will force the Peacocks to spend money on a quality left-back.