If Leeds United enters the January transfer window, they are likely to try to acquire a new No. 10, and one player on their radar is available for a bargain sum of £6.6 million.
Daniel Farke’s team is currently leading the Championship table and is the only team to have reached 50 points after 24 games. The Leeds squad looks well-balanced at the moment.
However, there is a lack of depth in a couple of areas. Junior Firpo will be out until the middle of January, so another centre-back would be beneficial, especially as clubs compete for Max Wober’s services.
Salzburg want to re-sign Wober, while Wolves have been linked with signing him. However, the most likely scenario is to sign a rival to Brenden Aaronson, with Graham Smyth expecting a move for a number 10.
Leeds United are interested in signing an award-winning American
Diego Luna is one of the playmakers Leeds is keeping an eye on. It comes after the Real Salt Lake player had an outstanding 2024 season, in which he assisted on 17 goals, scored nine, and created eight.
Luna’s performance earned him the MLS Young Player of the Season award for 2024, and Leeds is interested. According to Voetbal Nieuws, Real Salt Lake are seeking a £6.6 million fee for Luna in the January transfer window.
What Real Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni said about Luna
As a result, Leeds might have two American players competing for the starting position at number ten. Brenden Aaronson has been fantastic in recent weeks, with much greater ball control and end product.
He scored the winner against Derby last time out and was unlucky not to have an assist on Joel Piroe’s opening goal versus Stoke. However, he has started Leeds’ last 22 Championship games under Farke.
Leeds need competition, and Luna appears to be not only a brilliant potential for the no.10 position, but also a player with a great attitude off the pitch, according to his Salt Lake manager Pablo Mastroeni.
According to the MLS Soccer website, Mastroeni stated of Luna last February: “His attitude is infectious.” When he plays from that position, he not only improves his game, but he also inspires the other players.”
