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Does Andrea Radrizzani need reminding of his promise to target domestic based players for Leeds United

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on Februa...
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Leeds United have been linked with a range of players already, but they are all from abroad.

Andrea Radrizzani, Owner of Leeds United looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Bristol City and Leeds United at Ashton Gate on October 21, 2017 in Bristol, England.

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani promised that he would be bringing in more domestic based players this summer, but there must be some concern over his initial transfer plans.

Leeds have already been linked with a range of players, but all their targets appear to come from abroad.

The Whites are said to be tracking Juventus striker Moise Kean, Huesca playmaker Alex Gallar and Jerry Mbakogu from Carpi ahead of the summer transfer window.

Moise Kean of Hellas Verona FC in action during the serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Artemio Franchi on January 28, 2018 in Florence, Italy.

Radrizzani has also suggested that Leeds could adopt a similar model to Wolverhampton Wanderers, if the Football League permit them to.

Wolves’ model has worked brilliantly this season, but it required them to bring in a number of players from the continent.

And Radrizzani may need reminding of the promise he made Leeds fans last month now.

He told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “From now on we will be far more focused on the domestic market, particularly the young players.”

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Leeds United at iPro Stadium on February 21, 2018 in Derby, England.

Of course, there is still time for Leeds to move for domestic targets, but as it stands, they appear to be heavily scouting across Europe.

Leeds supporters have criticised the club’s transfer approach this term, with many of Victor Orta’s signings failing to impress.

And another season of bringing in players with no experience of English football, would be a big risk for Leeds to take.