Should Leeds United look at Zech Medley this month?
Height is a big issue for Leeds United.
Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat by QPR should’ve indicated to Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa that he not only needs centre-backs, but tall ones!
The Whites are increasingly vulnerable to opposition corners and that was evident in their two recent Championship defeats.
With that in mind, should the United boss look to utilise some of his connections at Arsenal to sign highly-rated Zech Medley on loan?
According to The Yorkshire Evening Post, the Argentine coach has contacts with the North London club, and what a coup Medley could be.
He is only 18, but the towering centre-back, who stands at 6’5, is extremely well thought of at Arsenal and working closely with a man-manager of Bielsa’s vintage could do wonders for him.
Medley made his domestic debut for the Gunners in Saturday’s 3-0 FA Cup win at Blackpool, but first-team chances will be scarce from now until next season.
And surely playing in the Championship is much better for his ongoing development than Under-23 games.
Leeds might have their eye on bigger-name defenders this month, and understandably so, but Medley is something that shouldn’t be ruled out.
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