Leeds United look set to complete their pursuit of Filip Helander as Bologna give the green light for the player to discuss terms. The talented centre back has been on the clubs radar since the start of summer, staging a dream partnership with fellow compatriot Pontus Jansson. The Swedish pair look set to reunite after spending their youth career together at Swedish top flight club Malmo in which they created a very formidable partnership, only conceding an average of less than 1 goal per game. The giant Swede stands at an impressive 6'3 and will be a towering force with Jansson who stands at an even taller 6'4. Helander is said to have a €5million release clause in his Bologna contract having only signed permanently for the club in January after a successful loan spell. Leeds are willing to pay the large fee for the twice capped Swedish defender having already showing an impressive transfer acumen and bank balance.
Leeds just missed out on the playoffs last season and with new owner Andrea Radrizzani at the helm this summer have spent over £12million on signings this summer, with several high profile foreign players joining the club. Helander would join the list of players who have little to none experience in the Championship. However, in Italy you are afforded more time on the ball than most leagues, something that does not happen in the Championship. This can only be a plus if Helander is anything like his former teammate Jansson, who relishes in getting stuck in. Should Leeds confirm the signing of this formidable centre half, the club will be making a large statement about their intentions this season, with the hopes that a top six finish is a possibility this season. Is Helander a magnificent capture for the club? Do you think this will elevate Pontus' game? Have your say in the comments below! By Ryan Ingham
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Bob
28/7/2017 02:48:04 am
Great article about the intent and pursuit of Helander. Pity Lee Sobot just confirmed that LUFC are not interested about half an hour before this appeared.
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Tom
28/7/2017 03:19:59 am
A whole article based on conjecture from extremely dubious news sources. I would be extremely surprised if we spent £5m on a player!
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Michael
28/7/2017 04:23:18 am
"Credible journals" are not always right with these things, and most clubs won't openly admit to chasing a player
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Bob
28/7/2017 04:52:36 am
But you've completely missed the point and the point is a valid and frequently recurring one.
Ryan
28/7/2017 05:08:25 am
Hello Tom, really great to receive some feedback and we're always welcome to hear it. I understand to yourself this may just be another story but I'm afraid to let you know that's our job. We do this to report any stories that we deem interesting for our readers and we always fact check before we post anything. What I will say and this was said to me by my mother on many occasions as a child. If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it. We're just doing our jobs :)
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Jonathan
28/7/2017 10:34:27 am
Couldn't agree more Ryan - well said.
paul beaney
28/7/2017 03:24:47 am
hi the Yorkshire post said it not going to happen ? any truth behind that plz ?
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Bob
28/7/2017 04:55:41 am
Trust the YEP.
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Jamie Miller
28/7/2017 04:17:32 am
Helander & Pontus at heart of defence a new black away kit and keeping hold of Woody we are definitely contenders !!
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Mike
28/7/2017 04:26:14 am
Great article
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Hagi
28/7/2017 05:53:24 am
Why would LUFC not be interested in pairing Helander with Pontus, could only be one of 2 reasons, they've got someone else about to sign or Pontus doesn't want him here!
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Bob
28/7/2017 02:29:30 pm
The real reason is what his purchase price is.
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Hagi
29/7/2017 02:18:44 pm
5 million euros (4M quid)? Leave a Reply. |
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