Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi could be set for a shock move to Leeds United ahead of their return to the Premier League.

One of the hottest Leeds transfer rumours this summer, the Belgium forward looks set to leave Chelsea after a disappointing campaign at Stamford Bridge.

According to Get French Football News, Batshuayi’s agent has reached out to Leeds to open negotiations with his client ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League season.

A wave of Leeds transfers are expected this summer ahead of their return to England’s top flight and Batshuayi, valued at around £25 million, could do a sterling job at Elland Road.

With 13 goals in 59 Premier League matches, Batshuayi has struggled at the highest level thus far but could be well suited to Marcelo Bielsa’s style of football.

With loan spells at Borussia Dortmund, Valencia and Crystal Palace under his belt, Batshuayi has gained invaluable experience across Europe and could be a real asset for Leeds in their bid to avoid relegation.

Potential Leeds Transfers: Edinson Cavani

It would be some scalp if Leeds could pull off a shock move for Uruguay international Edinson Cavani.

Released by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the 2019/20 season, Cavani is one of Europe’s most prolific goal scorers and he could shine at Elland Road.

Cavani would undoubtedly be one of the biggest Leeds transfers of all-time and the Elland Road faithful will be hoping that the club can get a deal over the line.

The 33-year-old has been linked with Atletico Madrid and Benfica in recent months but the Uruguay international is yet to sign a contract ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.

A switch to the Premier League would do Cavani’s legacy no harm whatsoever, having thrived in Serie A and Ligue 1 in recent years.

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has spoken publicly about potentially signing Cavani ahead of the upcoming season – fuelling the Leeds transfers hype band wagon.

Radrizzani said: “In addition to his quality, Cavani could contribute with his physicality and adapt here, but I’ve never talked about him with the coach.

“Having said that, we’ve certainly thought about him and we’ll see, given he’s still available on a free transfer.”

Cavani has scored 353 goals in 586 club appearances throughout his career, while notching an impressive 50 goals in 116 matches for Uruguay.

With 16 major trophies to his name, Cavani knows what it takes to win at the highest level and he could be key to Leeds’ hopes of staying in the Premier League next season.


*Credit for the main photo belongs to Thibault Camus / AP Photo*

 

FIRST PUBLISHED: 9th August 2020

Alex is a sports betting tipster, specialising in Premier League football, the Champions League and horse racing.

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