Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing 19-year-old Spanish defender Jesus Vazquez from Valencia.
According to a report from Spanish outlet Radio Marca Valencia, Leeds United are keen on signing 19-year-old Spanish left-back Jesus Vazquez from Valencia.
Jesus Vazquez is highly rated at the Spanish club and has a big future ahead of him. The 19-year-old has the potential to develop into a top-class defender, and it will be interesting to see if Leeds United can pull off his signature in the coming months.
Vazquez has not been a regular starter for Valencia so far, and he has made just two starts in La Liga in the ongoing season. However, the teenager is a prodigious talent who is expected to be integrated into the first team soon.
Leeds are probably looking at the 19-year-old defender as a future investment, and they want to snap him up before his stock rises. Jesse Marsch currently has Dutch defender, Pascal Struijk as his left-back, and he has done quite well for Leeds this season. Struijk has been reliable defensively, but he leaves a lot to be desired going forward. In addition, he is primarily a central defender.
Perhaps, that is the reason why Leeds United are looking at Jesus Vazquez, who happens to be exceptional going forward. The 19-year-old left-back is an outstanding dribbler, and he can operate as a winger or a wing-back as well.
The arrival of Vazquez will certainly add a new dimension to the Leeds United side and his style of play is likely to excite the fans. And with Junior Firpo failing to make his mark, the Spanish left-back is an attractive option for the Whites.
Leeds have been playing free-flowing attacking football over the last few seasons, and they have continued to do so since the arrival of Jesse Marsch. They could certainly use a quality attacking left-back like Vazquez. It remains to be seen whether they can provide the defender with regular game-time assurances.
If that happens, a move to Elland Road could be ideal for the player. Playing in the Premier League could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his tremendous potential. Meanwhile, the Whites also want to sign a striker and have shown interest in Chimy Avila.
