Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Dutch defender Danilho Doekhi from Bundesliga club Union Berlin.
Danilho Doekhi has done quite well for Union Berlin, and he has attracted the attention of Premier League club Leeds United, as per a report by TEAMtalk. Leeds United have been vulnerable defensively, and they need to improve in that area of the pitch.
Signing a quality central defender could prove to be a wise decision for them. The Whites will want to stay up in the Premier League this season. They are one of the biggest clubs in the country and going down to the EFL Championship will not be a part of the plan.
It will be interesting to see if the West Yorkshire outfit can plug the weaknesses in their squad during the January window and bounce back strongly. Doekhi has shown his quality in the Bundesliga, and there is no doubt that he has the physicality and technical attributes to thrive in the Premier League as well. He will look to establish himself as an important player for Leeds United.
Meanwhile, Union Berlin will demand around €13 million to part ways with the Dutchman. Their asking price is quite reasonable, and Leeds United have the financial muscle to firm up their interest and get the deal done as well. The investment could prove to be a masterstroke if the player manages to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
Doekhi could fancy Leeds move
The Dutch defender is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. Joining Leeds United could be ideal for him. He would get to test himself against world-class attacking players in the Premier League. It could help him improve further.
Ideally, Leeds United should look to invest in another Striker as well. The Whites have been overly dependent on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He needs more support in the final third. Adding more goals to the team and tightening up at the back could help Leeds United survive in the Premier League.
It will be interesting to see if Leeds United are prepared to pay the asking price for the 27-year-old Union Berlin defender and get the deal done in the coming weeks.
