Leeds United are believed to be looking to Europe to complete most their signings this summer.
Andrea Radrizzani, Victor Orta and Thomas Christiansen are all playing a very risky game at Leeds United, judging by their initial transfer plans.
Leeds are said to have a number of targets who they want to bring to Elland Road and they all have one thing in common: they have no Championship experience.
Leeds are looking to exploit the European market, with Mateusz Klich, Ezgjan Alioski and Ard van Peppen said to be Christiansen’s initial transfer targets.
Of course, there is still time for Leeds to bring in more English players – but there seems to be a definite strategy to target the European market.
And by making such signings, Leeds’ hierarchy are taking a massive risk at Elland Road.
If Leeds do manage to deal successfully then the rewards could be massive; they only need to point at Huddersfield Town to prove this. The Terriers utilised the German market expertly last term, and their additions from abroad were a major reason behind their promotion to the Premier League.
However, if Leeds get their business wrong, then Radrizzani, Orta and Christiansen will be under immediate pressure.
Leeds fans are certain to be frustrated if their low-profile new manager’s additions don’t pay off, and questions will be asked of everyone in power at Elland Road.
It means that Radrizzani is already taking a gamble in his ownership of Leeds, and although the reward could be massive – if it goes wrong, the losses may also be huge.
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