Where Leeds United stand in Matias Orozco chase as Premier League twist emerges

Leeds United have been named as one of several Premier League teams interested in Matias Orozco.

The Whites have been listed along side Liverpool and Brentford as the three sides who all have interest in the Deportivo Cali star.

However, recent developments have seen the Bees ruled out of a move for he 18-year-old, which saw Liverpool and Leeds as the two remaining destinations.

Daniel Farke would much prefer the club to focus on senior signings, with business still to be done before the deadline.

However, the Whites also need to have one eye on additions for their U21s side, with Crysencio Summerville a prime example of how the club can benefit from shopping for young talent.

Orozco looks set for a move to England, and a new update is telling for Leeds.

Matias Orozco set for £3.5m switch to England amid Leeds links

Orozco has been learning English, but admitted that he is "surprised" with speculation linking him to "the best league in the world".

The teenager was involved in Deportivo Cali's 2-2 draw against Internacional de Bogota and was fairly tight-lipped over a potential move to the Premier League.

It has been reported that the Whites could trigger a release clause for the midfielder in the region of £5.1million.

However, a Premier League twist has emerged, and according to AS Colombia reporter Pipe Sierra, Orozco is set to join Brighton.

It's said that the Colombia U21s gem will join the Seagulls for a fee worth just over £3.5m, with 15 per cent of future profits going to Cali.

He will now travel to Europe with his agent for a medical and to sign and seal his switch to England, with Leeds missing out on the young talent.

But there are reasons why the Whites may be relaxed about the situation.

Why Leeds will be relaxed about Orozco transfer failure

Leeds are indeed focused on senior additions, which perhaps explains why they missed out on Orozco.

Full attention is on landing Farke a new striker, with a back-up goalkeeper also wanted at Elland Road, as Eintracht Frankfurt's Michael Zetterer emerges Leeds' top target to sit behind James Trafford.

The Whites have other transfer ideas for players in Germany, with RB Leipzig forward Conrad Harder linked with a move to West Yorkshire.

The 21-year-old could be the striker that Farke wants to compete with Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin this season.