Leeds United will reportedly look to sign 22-year-old Nigerian attacking midfielder Christantus Uche from La Liga club Getafe in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by The Athletic, Christantus Uche is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile attacker in the summer transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Getafe attacking midfielder has emerged as a target for the newly promoted Premier League club.
The Owerri native has a release clause worth €25 million in his contract with Getafe. Meanwhile, the 2024/25 EFL Championship winners have submitted an enquiry over a possible move in the summer transfer window. Fortunately for Leeds United, a move to Elland Road appeals to the highly-rated attacking midfielder.
Christantus Uche and his impact at Getafe
Christantus Uche has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in La Liga since joining Getafe from AD Ceuta last summer. The 22-year-old hit the ground running at Coliseum Alfonso Perez, and he enjoyed a solid debut season with the Azulones in the 2024/25 campaign.
The Nigerian attacking midfielder has turned out 38 times thus far for Getafe while chipping in with four goals and seven assists. Meanwhile, Uche’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Leeds United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
Premier League adventure beckons?
Leeds United’s interest in Christantus Uche makes sense. The Whites are scouring the market for a versatile and creative attacker this summer as they aim to sustain the challenge of remaining in the Premier League beyond the 2025/26 season. Several candidates have emerged on Leeds United’s radar, with Uche also emerging as a viable target.
The 2024/25 EFL Championship winners have already made their move to sign the African midfielder by submitting an enquiry over a possible move in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Uche will not cost a bomb, as the 22-year-old prospect’s contract with the Azulones has a release clause worth €25 million.
Uche is also courting interest from Italy, but a move to Leeds United appeals to him, as he likes the project at the newly promoted Premier League club. So, it will be interesting to see if Leeds United can seal the deal to land the €25 million-rated Nigerian attacking midfielder.