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Leeds United are interested in signing Marseille defender Leonardo Baladi at the end of the season.
According to a report via LE10Sport, Marseille is interested in signing Al Nasr’s former Manchester City defender Eimalic Laporte during the summer transfer period, which will allow them to win cash to Baladi.
The development will be a boost to Leeds, who wants to sign Baladi this summer. They need to be tightened behind, and the Star of Marseille could be the ideal acquisition.
It will be interesting to see if this French outfit can cross the line and get a contract for Laporte.
Leeds needs a quality defender
Leeds United have been promoted to the Premier League and will need to improve their team this summer.
They need to be tightened in the back and signing a quality defender is ideal for them. It’s no surprise that they are passionate about Marseille defenders.
Leonardo Baladi will try to make his mark
Baladi might be excited to play in the Premier League as well. For a defender at this stage of his career, it is an exciting challenge. He will try to prove himself in Leeds and establish himself as a key player for them.
The 26-year-old Argentine defender is trying to prove he is a reliable performer on top flights after hitting the ground running in the Premier League. British regular football could help him improve further.
Leeds must plug in their team’s weaknesses before the new season begins, especially if they want to survive on top flights in the long run. It will be interesting to see if it can bring in the right additions during the summer transfer period.