Leeds United's transfer window is heating up, but are they chasing the right targets? With the January transfer window ticking down, the Whites are making moves, but some of the speculation has left fans scratching their heads.
Leeds United has already kicked off their January transfer business by securing the loan signing of exciting attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton and Hove Albion. This move aims to bolster the squad as they push forward in the season. With only eight days left before the window slams shut, Leeds will need to act fast to finalize any further additions. They've also seen a departure, with winger Jack Harrison heading to Serie A strugglers Fiorentina on loan, a move that could potentially become permanent.
But here's where it gets interesting... Recent whispers suggest a potential move from Italy for Martin Butarina, a midfielder for Como. Reports indicate that Leeds United has already submitted a bid for the Croatian international. Butarina, who joined Como from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer, expressed his ambition to win games and improve as a player, stating, "As a team, we’re very ambitious. We want to win as many games as we can and see where that takes us." He's certainly lived up to his word! In 16 appearances across all competitions, he's notched four goals and provided four assists, significantly contributing to his team's push for a European spot in their second season back in Italy's top flight. Renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Leeds made a bid for Butarina in December, but it was firmly rejected by Como, who consider him 'untouchable'. Romano even highlighted Baturina's recent stellar form, noting he delivered three goals and two assists in his last four games.
And this is the part most people miss... Amidst the buzz about Butarina, another, frankly bizarre, link has emerged. Despite Gabriel Gudmundsson being a standout performer and arguably one of Leeds' best signings of the summer, speculation is rife that the Whites are looking to bring in another left-back before the window closes. Reports from the Daily Mail suggest Leeds have inquired about a potential deal for Ben Chilwell, the Strasbourg and England defender, who was previously linked with a move to Elland Road.
Chilwell joined the Ligue 1 club on a free transfer last summer and has since made 18 appearances in all competitions, helping his team contend for European qualification. However, a move for Chilwell seems highly unlikely. Gudmundsson is firmly established as Daniel Farke's preferred left-back, and Chilwell himself is likely focused on settling into life in France. Do you think Leeds should be prioritizing a move for another left-back, or are these links just noise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
