00:00Leeds United are preparing for a crucial summer in the transfer market, with uncertainty growing over the future of Pascal
00:10Strouk.
00:11The Dutch defender has attracted interest mainly from Aston Villa and Tottenham, with Unai Emery's Champions League side believed to
00:21be closely monitoring the defender's situation.
00:25Strouk's departure would leave Daniel Farker needing a replacement on the left side of his back three, and Leeds have
00:35already identified a potential successor in Diogo Leite.
00:41According to transfer expert Rudi Galletti, the Portuguese centre-back is available on a free transfer following the expiry of
00:51his contract at Union Berlin in Germany.
00:54Leeds face competition from Basiktas and a Saudi pro league club, but Leite is understood to prefer remaining in Europe.
01:04The 27-year-old offers a different defensive profile to Strouk, excelling in aerial battles and defensive actions.
01:12Last season, Leite averaged 6.3 clearances per game and won 80% of his aerial duels, making him an
01:22attractive option as Leeds' plan for all possibilities.
01:26Leite averaged 6.3 clearances per game and won 80% of his
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