Why Leeds United have Sebastiaan Bornauw replacement ready after Santiago Bueno latest
Leeds United could soon replace Sebastiaan Bornauw with Wolves centre-back Santiago Bueno.
The former VfL Wolfsburg defender has been a bit-part player for the White since joining last summer and could look for an exit this transfer window.
While the 27-year-old Belgium international has played an important role under Daniel Farke during pre-season, his prospects of regular game time don't seem encouraging after Tarik Muharemovic's arrival.
The Elland Road hierarchy will surely have to reinforce their squad if Bornauw leaves and could find an opening with Bueno.
Last season, the 27-year-old Uruguay international featured regularly for Wolves, who were eventually relegated from the Premier League.
Why Leeds United have been presented with Santiago Bueno transfer opportunity
Bueno has been linked with a move to Leeds this summer and had emerged as an option for them in April.
At the moment, Farke seems to have enough depth at centre-back after replacing Pascal Struijk with Muharemovic, but that could change soon.
Hamburg want to sign Bornauw and he could possibly leave the Whites on loan, with the deal including a buy option.
According to Sport Witness on 13 August, Bueno is open to leaving Wolves.
The defender wants to return to the Premier League and join a "good club".
Despite the likes of the West Yorkshire outfit, West Ham United, Crystal Palace and Brentford expressing interest in the Uruguayan, there have been no concrete efforts yet to sign him.
Why Daniel Farke risks James Justin burnout at Elland Road
James Justin has been an astute addition to the Leeds squad.
The Englishman brought much-needed experience to the Whites last summer after moving from Leicester City.
With the versatile defender capable of playing across the backline, he played an important role in helping the West Yorkshire outfit survive Premier League relegation last season.
Farke has played Justin as right-back, centre-back and left-back, but it may not be ideal for him.
The 28-year-old will surely need rest at some point and the German manager can't keep banking on him as the only depth in LS11.
A new centre-back must be signed in case Bornauw leaves and adding cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson should be a priority for the Peacocks in the coming weeks.