Leeds United can't judge Orjan Nyland on error vs England, one stat proves it

Leeds United fans certainly had a close eye on Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland against England in the World Cup on Saturday.

The final result at the Miami Stadium was decided by an error from the 35-year-old, who spilt a shot from Morgan Rogers, presenting Jude Bellingham with a chance to score the winner in extra time.

With the former Sevilla star catching a lot of eyes with his performances at the tournament in North America up to that point, that one moment could be costly for how he's remembered.

Nyland had a lapse of judgement in the 2-1 loss against England, which will certainly raise doubts among the Elland Road faithful about whether Leeds should sign him.

The veteran goalkeeper may have undermined all the good work he has done at the 2026 World Cup.

While some might feel that way, the underlying fact still remains that the Norwegian shot-stopper showed glimpses of why any team would want to take a gamble on him.

Orjan Nyland game in numbers in England win vs Norway

Nyland did make an error that led to Bellingham's goal as England beat Norway, but there were plenty of moments in which he stood out for the right reasons.

As per Sofascore, the goalkeeper made six saves in total during the loss, with three coming from inside the box.

Despite the monumental mistake in between the sticks in Miami, most importantly, Nyland recorded a goals-prevented score of 0.64, highlighting his influence throughout the 120 minutes.

The veteran shot-stopper, who FIFA's official website described as Norway's "hero" after the win against Brazil in the last 16, also recorded one key pass against the Three Lions and maintained 91 per cent passing accuracy in his own half, showcasing his decent distribution skills.

Why Leeds United move for Orjan Nyland now makes sense

Leeds have expressed interest in Nyland, with five other British clubs preparing to swoop for his free signature.

The Whites have been left with a void in their goalkeeping department after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left as free agents.

Lucas Perri's future also remains uncertain, with Alex Cairns the only other senior option at Daniel Farke's disposal.

Not only would Nyland add much-needed depth in between the sticks for the Whites, but his arrival on a free transfer would also ensure that the recruitment team in LS11 have the funds available to replace Perri if needed.

Now that Norway's valiant World Cup journey is over, the goalkeeper's future will surely be decided soon.