Leeds United recently submitted a bid worth €30 million to sign 22-year-old Croatian international Martin Baturina from Como, with the Serie A outfit rejecting the proposal.
According to a report by Tuttosport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Martin Baturina is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a versatile playmaker in the winter transfer window. So, the 22-year-old Como midfielder has emerged as a target for the West Yorkshire outfit.
The 2024/25 EFL Championship winners have submitted a bid worth €30 million plus bonuses to the Serie A outfit. However, Leeds United’s proposal has not been successful, with Como rejecting the offer. The report has not revealed how much the Lariani will demand to part ways with the Croat, and Leeds United may have to wait until the summer to secure his services.
How has Martin Baturina fared in Serie A?
Martin Baturina has been a recent prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. A native of Zurich, the 22-year-old spent his formative years in Croatia and graduated from the youth division at Dinamo Zagreb. The youngster rose in prominence during his spell with Dinamo Zagreb before Como signed him last summer.
However, the Croatian playmaker has had to bide his time since joining Como, managing less than 500 minutes of game time across 15 appearances for the Serie A club thus far while chipping in with three goals and three assists. Nevertheless, Baturina’s stock remains high, with several well-known clubs keen on signing him. Leeds United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the winter transfer window.
Premier League adventure on the horizon?
Leeds United’s interest in Martin Baturina is understandable. The Whites have been scouring the market for a versatile playmaker heading into the winter transfer window. While Brenden Aaronson has been impressive at times in the 2025/26 season, Daniel Farke wants more firepower in the middle of the park.
Several candidates, including Romano Schmid, have thus emerged on Leeds United’s wishlist, with Baturina also a viable target. The latest report has revealed that the 2024/25 EFL Championship winners have submitted a bid worth €30 million plus bonuses to sign the 22-year-old Croat from Como.
However, the Serie A high-flyers have rejected Leeds United’s proposal, with Cesc Fabregas recently playing down suggestions that the young playmaker would leave the club. It will be interesting to see if the Whites return with an improved offer or wait until the summer to land the Croatian international.