Leeds United ready Dara O’Shea transfer as Ipswich exodus update emerges
Leeds United are eyeing Premier League experience and have already identified Dara O’Shea as a potential target.
The centre-back impressed in the top flight with Ipswich Town despite suffering relegation with the Tractor Boys.
Indeed, the Irish international has now encountered two straight relegations, having endured the same fate with Burnley.
However, an instant Premier League return could be on the cards as Leeds scour the market to aid their Premier League cause.
Leeds United keen on O’Shea after Ipswich relegation
Leeds are armed with a substantial amount of money as they strive to avoid Premier League relegation at the first hurdle.
There has been news of a £120million investment, which is expected to lead to a hefty outlay on the playing squad.
However, Leeds must be shrewd with their spending as they have to keep within financial regulations.
Having been linked with several Premier League players already, the Whites have now been touted with a move for O’Shea.
The 26-year-old was named Ipswich Player of the Season ahead of new Chelsea signing Liam Delap, which shows how highly rated he is.
| Dara O’Shea’s 2024/25 Premier League statistics | Total |
| Appearances | 35 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 2 |
| Tackles per game | 1.4 |
| Clearances | 6.2 |
| Accurate passes | 34 (79%) |
It is understood that Leeds, along with Wolves and his former club Burnley, are weighing up a move for the defender, according to The Sun.
The Tractor Boys paid £12million for O’Shea last summer, which gives a rough indication of how much Leeds might have to pay.
Although they have been relegated, Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton has insisted there will not be a mass exodus at the Suffolk club.
However, he does admit that a couple of players will need to be sold to give the Portman Road club headroom to progress.
O’Shea would sure up Leeds’ defence
Leeds only conceded 30 goals in the Championship last season, but the Premier League is a different ball game.
If the Elland Road club are to survive, then they cannot ship the same number of goals as Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich.
With that in mind, O’Shea would be a solid acquisition for Farke’s side.
Of course, his record of two successive relegations is not ideal, but he cannot be solely to blame for those situations.
The Republic of Ireland international possesses leadership qualities and that all-important top-flight experience.
Indeed, the fact that several Premier League clubs are chasing him shows just how highly he is rated.
While there is much work ahead for the Yorkshire outfit, signing O’Shea would be the perfect start.