Leeds United are pondering a revised offer for one of the defenders they moved for in May.
Leeds were rebuffed in their initial £2.5m offer but may now be willing to meet the £4.2m asking price for Gent central defender Jordan Torunarigha.
Leeds’ Transfer Activities So Far
In total this summer, Leeds have acquired the services of Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Alex Cairns and now Rothwell will join them in becoming Elland Road players.
However, even with those new faces coming in the door Farke will want a few more to make sure his squad is ready for the upcoming season.
The untold money that could come in from Torunarigha would suggest Farke is keen to add depth at the back.
Who is Jordan Torunarigha?
Jordan Torunarigha is a 26-year-old center-back from Gent. The towering defender is 6ft 3in tall.
Nigeria international is left-footed, which would offer Leeds ideal balance in their backline.
Although Torunarigha is capable of playing as a left-back, his preferred position comes at center back where he can deploy his powerful figure.
Competition for Torunarigha’s Signature
Leeds United are not the only club interested in Torunarigha. Premier League clubs West Ham United and Crystal Palace are also keeping an eye on the defender.
Meanwhile, Serie A club Monza are also said to be keeping an eye on the situation.
Despite the fact a number of clubs are battling it out to land him, Leeds will need to move quickly if they want to get Woods.
Why Leeds Want Torunarigha
Having Torunarigha around would give Leeds another defensive asset to turn to. With it being hard to expect what a good offer will be for him, his versatility of playing as both center-back and left-back is an important trait that any team appreciates.
Moreover, having a left-footed center-back would complement the right-footed defenders already at the club, creating a more balanced defensive line.
Leeds’ Next Steps
Leeds would have to increase their £4.2m bid if they are serious about securing the signing of Torunarigha, and will need to do some bargaining with Gent in order to push through with it as there is other interest too Whether the Whites would be able to finalize a deal and bring in even more quality into their ranks remains to be seen by Leeds fans.
Leeds United’s potential return with an improved offer for Jordan Torunarigha demonstrates their ambition to build a strong team for the upcoming season.
With competition from other clubs, securing Torunarigha’s signature would be a significant achievement.
Fans will be watching closely as the transfer window progresses, hoping to see the talented defender don the Leeds jersey soon.
This transfer saga is just one of many as clubs across Europe look to strengthen their squads.
For Leeds, adding a player like Torunarigha could make a big difference as they aim to compete at the highest level.
