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Leeds United transfer target Kiko Casilla spotted at airport as he closes on move

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Leeds United are closing in on signing Kiko Casilla.

Kiko Casilla looks on during the prematch warm up before the La Liga match between Sociedad Deportiva Huesca and Real Madrid at Estadio El Alcoraz on December 09, 2018 in Huesca, Spain.

Kiko Casilla has been spotted leaving Spain for his medical at Leeds, report Spanish newspaper Marca.

Marca published a photo on their website of Casilla at Madrid’s Barajas Airport as he flew out to England.

Casilla is soon to touch down in England and is scheduled to put the final touches on his transfer to Leeds.

The deal is expected to be confirmed shortly, possibly within the next 24 hours.

Casilla will provide competition for Leeds’ first choice goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

The expectation is that the one-cap Spain international will displace the youngster.

The 32-year-old will become Leeds’ first signing of the transfer window, and the move addresses a key area of concern the Whites’ squad.

Kiko Casilla of Real Madrid in action a training session at Doosan Arena on November 6, 2018 in Plzen, Czech Republic.