Sebastiaan Bornauw's 100% attribute reveals exactly why Leeds United transfer won't happen
Sebastiaan Bornauw faces uncertainty at Leeds United this transfer window.
Due to the centre-back's struggle for game time at the Whites, there has been plenty of speculation around his future.
Multiple teams have been linked with a move for the Belgium international, who remains an important figure in Daniel Farke's squad.
Hamburg are the latest team to show interest in Bornauw as they look to get a deal over the line at Elland Road.
The Bundesliga side are looking to replace Luka Vuskovic, who recently completed a big-money move to Brighton and Hove Albion, and the 27-year-old defender is one of the options.
Last summer, the West Yorkshire outfit signed the Belgian ace from VfL Wolfsburg, but he hasn't been able to cement a regular place in the starting lineup.
Why Sebastiaan Bornauw might not go against Daniel Farke at Leeds United
If Hamburg do end up signing Bornauw, Leeds will certainly need to find a replacement for him.
With Farke seemingly moving to a 5-3-2 formation, he surely can't afford to lose any of his centre-backs right now.
Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Tarik Muharemovic look to be the players the German manager will mostly rely on, but the Belgian ace is the only other natural centre-back at his disposal.
James Justin can play across the backline, but Farke will undoubtedly want to keep Bornauw, who has done well during pre-season.
The ex-Koln defender is unlikely to go against the manager's decision in LS11.
During the centre-back's time in Cologne, he played under Friedhelm Funkel, who has given a glowing recommendation about his commitment.
Speaking to Hamburger Abendblatt on 6 August, the former Koln manager said, "Sebastian is a model professional with a 100 per cent commitment. He'll still be that today. He's a great person and was a very important factor for us.
"Sebastiaan is very strong in tackles and in the air, and very reliable. His words to the team were always taken very seriously."
Who Daniel Farke now needs to complete Elland Road backline
Leeds have signed James Trafford for a package deal of 45million from Manchester City.
Alex Cairns has played during pre-season, but the England international will surely be the new number one.
Lucas Perri seems to be on his way out of Elland Road and the West Yorkshire outfit may need to find a backup for Trafford pretty soon.
At right-back, Jayden Bogle and Justin are two quality options at Farke's disposal, while Tarik Muharemovic's arrival has strengthened the central defensive department.
What the Peacocks seem to be missing is adequate cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson, who recently picked up an injury.