Leeds United ‘ready to sign Bueno’ after major Junior Firpo exit news at Elland Road
Leeds United are not messing around in the transfer market as they aim to follow up on their first signing of the summer.
Lukas Nmecha will be the first player through the Leeds door when he leaves VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer on July 1.
Another player who will surely follow is Jaka Bijol, who has undergone his medical at Elland Road.
Now, the Peacocks are already keen on Wolves full-back Hugo Bueno amid news of Junior Firpo’s impending exit.
Leeds United keen to replace Firpo with Buneo
Firpo is on the verge of leaving Leeds and is set to return to his former club Real Betis, where he spent five years as a player.
The Dominican Republic international enjoyed a phenomenal Championship season, notching 14 goal contributions from left-back.
However, with the 28-year-old set to depart Elland Road upon the expiry of his contract, Leeds have lined up Bueno as a potential replacement.
The Whites have stepped up their pursuit of a left-back after adding Bueno to their wish list, according to the Sunday Mirror (22 June, page 66).
| Hugo Bueno’s 2024/25 Eredivise statistics | Total |
| Appearances | 20 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Touches | 43.1 |
| Accurate passes | 24.7 (89%) |
| Big chances created | 4 |
| Clearances | 1.1 |
This comes after news that Firpo has effectively sealed a move to the Benito Villamarín Stadium on a free transfer.
Bueno is a Wolves player, but spent last season on loan with Dutch outfit Feyenoord, where he made 30 appearances in all competitions.
During his stint at Moilneux, Bueno has made just under 50 appearances, with his last coming in May 2024.
The Sunday Mirror states that there is hope Wolves would still sell Bueno despite Rayan Ait-Nouri’s departure to Man City.
What are the chances of Buneo joining Leeds this summer?
Although he is just 22, Bueno has a significant amount of Premier League experience as well as Champions League nous.
Furthermore, the left-back has played for Spain at Under-21 and Under-18 levels, having made eight appearances.
Given that Firpo is set to depart on a free, replacing him with someone who has experienced Premier League football already could be key.
Everyone saw how much signing from an outside league comes with struggles, as Firpo was ridiculed during his first year in the Premier League.
While his Wolves future may have faded, Bueno can still have a promising future at Elland Road.
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