According to the latest Leeds United transfer news rumours, Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe could move to Elland Road on a season long loan ahead of the 2020/21 Premier League campaign.
At just 22 years old, Tuanzebe has made 18 senior appearances at Old Trafford and the Red Devils may allow him to go out on loan to gain more invaluable experience. Tuanzebe spent the 2018/19 season on loan at Aston Villa.
Phil Hay has hinted at a move for Tuanzebe ahead of Leeds’ return to the Premier League and this could be a switch that benefits all parties. Leeds will bolster their squad with a talented youngster and Tuanzebe will return to Old Trafford a more rounded player.
Statistics available on the Premier League website show that Tuanzebe can cut it on the big stage. With a 64% tackle success rate and a pass success rate of around 90%, Tuanzebe has been consistent when called upon.
His varied skillset should suit Leeds down to the ground and he looks like a Marcelo Bielsa-type player. Follow the latest Leeds United player rumours throughout the summer transfer window to track activity ahead of the new season.
Leeds To Swoop For Arsenal Goalkeeper Martinez
The Whites are plotting a surprise move for Arsenal’s Emiliano Martinez, according to the Daily Mail.
Martinez was superb when standing in for Bernd Leno last season, helping Arsenal to FA Cup glory before keeping the starting role for their Community Shield victory over Liverpool.
The 27-year-old has stated that he only wants to stay at the Emirates Stadium if Arsenal can offer him regular first team football and Leeds could be a potential landing spot if he opts to leave north London this summer.
Leeds could sell Kiko Casilla to make space for Martinez in the coming months, particularly as his tenure at Elland Road has been drenched in controversy. The former Real Madrid shot stopper could be shown the exit door before the end of the transfer window.
West Brom To Beat Leeds To Batshuayi Signature?
According to today’s reports, it looks like West Bromwich Albion is the most realistic landing spot for Michy Batshuayi this summer.
Football Insider state that the Belgium international is unhappy with the lack of game time at Chelsea and he is likely to push for a move away from Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks.
Frank Lampard has deemed Batshuayi ‘surplus to requirements’ in recent months and the Blues are looking for around £25 million to let the Belgian leave the club.
While Leeds have shown interest, nothing has materialised as of yet and the Baggies could swoop in with a late bid to sign Batshuayi before the 2020/21 Premier League season.
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