Leeds United are expected to have a quiet transfer window, but a concern over Pascal Struijk could lead to a bit of a rethink.
Leeds United have had a strong campaign to date and maintained their push for promotion with a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday afternoon. LUFC sit top of the table, but the chasing pack are in hot pursuit.
And, with all of Burnley, Sheffield United and Sunderland in the market for new additions, there’s some concern that the Whites are resting on their laurels by planning for a quiet window.
However, Daniel Farke admitted last week that if Pascal Struijk is facing an extended spell out after an initial three-week recovery estimate, LUFC will rethink their strategy and could eye a replacement.
With that said, we put forward three left-sided centre-backs who could come in at Leeds United while Struijk recovers…
Towering defender Torunarigha sees his contract with Belgian side KAA Gent expire at the end of the season and after three years with the club, a change of scenery may await.
He’d be a solid signing for Leeds United thanks to his experience at a good level in Belgium and Germany and at 27, the defender still has plenty of years at a good level ahead of him.
Torunarigha could be a cheap addition for the Whites but he’s someone who could definitely step in as a replacement for Struijk and compete with him for a spot while also offering his services at left-back.
This one would probably ruffle some feathers at Derby County, but Cashin has been a standout player at Pride Park for some time and is definitely capable of moving to a more upwardly mobile club.
The Republic of Ireland international may not be the tallest of centre-backs but he has a fantastic leap and the physicality to make up for it. He’s composed on the ball and never afraid of a tough tackle either.
The Rams likely wouldn’t let him go cheap, but he could be great cover for Struijk and a solid understudy for Leeds United in the years to come.
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