Leeds United They are now in a good position to sign a “brilliant” player who rejected them in the summer transfer window, according to former scout Mick Brown.
Leeds on the march under FARC leadership
Leeds show no signs of slowing down in their quest for promotion from championshipAfter a great first half of the season, however Daniel Fark We will be well aware of how difficult it is to face the likes of Burnley and Sheffield United.
As such, Farke may be looking to strengthen his squad next January, and there have been reports that he is eyeing a move to Sporting Lisbon. Dario Esugu To enhance his options in central midfield.
Promotion hopefuls are also looking to Premier League players to bolster their squad, with the Nottingham Forest defender also in the wings Andrew Omobamidele He is thought to be interesting amid the lack of playing time at the City Ground.
With Aston Villa striker Louie Barry It is clearly on the radar that Farke is keen to strengthen in a number of areas this winter, and Barry is not the only Villa player that Leeds are interested in.
In a recent interview with Football Insider, Brown stated that he believes so Emiliano Buendia is once again the center of attention To the Whites, although the midfielder rejected a move to Elland Road in the summer.
Brown said:He rejected the move in the summer because it amounted to a step down. But from where he is at the moment, it would be a step forward because he's not playing.
“He has a good reputation at Aston Villa, but he didn't quite shine there. I don't think Unai Emery considers him part of his team, so he would be open to letting him go.
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“Leeds are a very good team in the Championship, but I don’t think they are a Premier League team at the moment. They are somewhere in between.
“They will be looking to add the kind of quality that can help them make the step up. “So I understand that the interest is there, but I think they also have reservations about it.”
Buendia could be one of the best signings for Leeds
Although the 28-year-old has struggled for playing time at Villa this season, he has proven to be one of the Championship's best players in the past, earning the 15 Goals and 16 assists in 39 matches for Norwich City in the 2020-21 season under Farke.
For his level of performance, the attacking midfielder was awarded Norwich's Player of the Year award:
The maestro was also impressive at times during his time with the Villans, with former manager Steven Gerrard hailing him as a “amazing” At the start of the 2022-23 season.
As such, it is promising news that Brown believes a move to Elland Road is possible next January, and he could be the type of signing to help Leeds get over the line in their battle for promotion.