Leeds United have reportedly despatched a transparent message to potential suitors that Xhaka Bijol won’t depart Elland Street flippantly.
The Slovenian worldwide has turn out to be a key a part of Daniel Farke’s defence, and the membership are ready to demand a hefty return ought to they determine to money on this summer time.
Leeds demand massive cash for Xhaka Bijol
Talking on Soccer Insider’s Switch Insider podcast, switch knowledgeable Pete O’Rourke highlighted the defender’s rising popularity.
He described Biyol as a “monster of a centre-back” and highlighted the participant’s physicality and aerial dominance as the primary elements behind his rising inventory.
Leeds secured Bujol’s providers from Udinese final summer time for a discount payment of round £15 million.
Nonetheless, his ranking soared after a string of wonderful performances that helped Leeds transfer in direction of Premier League security.
Coach O’Rourke defined: “Bijol is a monster centre-back, he loves the bodily facet of the sport and he is additionally superb within the air.
“Leeds in the mean time, if they will sustain this manner it would look constructive for them and they’ll wish to maintain their greatest gamers and construct on what they’ve achieved this season.
“Bijol was a bit low-cost at £15m from Udinese and it might price some huge cash for Leeds to even contemplate transferring him right away.”
Liverpool to keep watch over Bujol’s shock switch
Leeds’ resolute stance comes amid rising rumors linking the 27-year-old with a transfer to Liverpool.
With Ibrahima Konate’s future at Anfield unsure and high goal Marc Guehi lacking out, supervisor Arne Slott is reportedly trying so as to add to his protection in the marketplace.
Bijol shortly tailored to the trials of English soccer, producing excellent performances towards the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.
His potential to cope with the “bodily facet of the sport” has made him a first-rate goal for golf equipment on the lookout for a confirmed and seasoned centre-half.
His contract runs till 2030 and Leeds maintain all of the playing cards in any potential negotiations.
Liverpool might even see Viyol as a substitute for a costlier goal, however they’ll nonetheless must spend massive to persuade Leeds to half with their defensive talisman.
