Leeds United are making quite a name for themselves when it comes to signing outstanding young players.
The Whites struck gold in summer when they brought Wilfried Gnonto to Elland Road.
Leeds are reportedly closing in on Ilias Akhomach from Barcelona too.
Now, another top youngster said to be on the Whites’ radar has just made Goal.com’s NxGn 2023 list.
A few weeks ago, Jeunes Footeux reported that Leeds were eyeing Paris Saint-Germain’s El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
As well as the Whites, the likes of Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg are also in pursuit.
Bitshiabu is just 17 years old, but has already made 10 appearances for PSG this term.
However, his contract only runs until 2024, leading to speculation regarding his future past the summer.
‘Top-class centre-back’ in the making
With that in mind, the likes of Leeds could swoop, though they’re bound to have strong competition.
And if the Whites triumph in the race for Bitshiabu, they’d be getting a certified world-class talent.
“Though PSG do not have the greatest record when it comes to keeping hold of their exciting academy players, they certainly know how to nurture talent, and Bitshiabu’s development is a perfect illustration of that,” wrote Goal.com.
“Always at a physical advantage during his youth career due to his height (he currently stands at 6’6”), the 17-year-old has since shown improvements in his ability on the ball that suggest he will become a top-class centre-back.
“Bitshiabu broke Kingsley Coman’s record as PSG’s youngest-ever player when he debuted in December 2021, and he played a key role in France winning the U17 European Championship the following year.”
Meanwhile, Football Talent Scout compared Bitshiabu to Benoit Badiashile and gave him a 10/10 potential rating.
Needless to say, Leeds should push the boat out to bring him to Elland Road, though the competition will be stern.
At the same time, it’s quite encouraging to hear that the likes of Bayern are reportedly after him too.
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