With Crysencio Summerville expected to be sold to West Ham United in the coming days, Leeds United is expected to be busy in the transfer market. One player Leeds is interested in is Gabriel Sara.
Before Thursday’s game ends, Summerville, 22, is anticipated to go through a medical exam in preparation for his £25 million transfer to West Ham. Leeds will get a payment of £9 million in add-ons in addition to the initial £25 million.
The Championship’s Player of the Season has been linked to numerous Premier League teams, including Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle, and others. However, it appears that West Ham will win the race at this point.
Leeds needed a midfielder and a full-back, as Daniel Farke had previously acknowledged. The team is now actively searching for a new winger to replace Summerville and may even attempt to recruit two wide players.
Graeme Bailey details the amount Leeds must pay for Sara
Sara was perhaps the best player in the Championship the previous season who wasn’t on one of the top four teams. He played deep as one of two in a 4-2-3-1, and he piled on a massive 25 goals and assists for Norwich from midfield.
Sara is someone Leeds is interested in signing, but he won’t be cheap. Transfer analyst Graeme Bailey confirmed to LeedsUnited.News that signing him will cost a staggering £20 million.
Bailey claims that although Farke is a huge fan of the “amazing” ace, it will be challenging to strike a deal to entice him to Leeds: “Farke wants to sign Gabriel Sara, but it seems difficult to work out a contract. He will probably cost roughly £20 million.
Bailey on whether Leeds will make a second attempt to acquire Dejan Ljubicic
Leeds is interested in making a trade for Sara, although Dejan Ljubicic of Cologne is also being considered. The second-tier German team has already turned down an offer for Ljubicic worth £3.3 million, but Leeds is still intrigued.
It was unclear, though, whether Yorkshire would make another offer. Bailey, though, informed LeedsUnited.News that Farke’s team will make another attempt to sign the nine-time Austrian international.
Nevertheless, it’s unknown how much Cologne is willing to pay for their adaptable midfield player and how much Leeds’ second proposal would be worth. “This boy from Cologne is extremely liked by them. Indeed, they will pursue him once more.
