Leeds United want Rasmus Kristensen and have now put £10million on the table in a bid to secure the Red Bull Salzburg talent’s signature.
The Whites narrowly stayed in the Premier League on the final day of the season and are now recruiting to stop a similar situation next season.
Playmaker Brenden Aaronson is on board having signed for Leeds last week.
The American could be joined by one of his former Red Bull Salzburg teammates though as Jesse Marsch continues to look for raids on his former club.
Leeds United want Rasmus Kristensen
Leeds have been linked with Salzburg defender Kristensen for much of this week.
Ekstrabladet in Kristensen’s native Denmark claim that Leeds have now offered 87 million Danish Krone for Kristensen – around £10million.
There is no agreement just yet but Leeds have put their money on the table in the hope of striking a deal for Kristensen.
The 24-year-old, formerly of Ajax, plays predominantly as a right back and worked under Leeds boss Marsch in Austria.
The pair could now reunite at Elland Road whilst solving a problem area fro Leeds.
Luke Ayling has been a great servant to Leeds but it’s fair to suggest that new blood may be needed in that area of the pitch.
Kristensen – a sturdy right back at around 6ft 2in tall – could be the man for Leeds and they hope to get a deal done after seeing him rack up 10 goals and eight assists last season.
Leeds are far from alone in the race for Kristensen though.
90Min claim that Brentford have made Kristensen their top choice as they look for a new right back this summer.
Brentford have a strong Danish influence on and off the pitch and the hope is that Thomas Frank can lure Kristensen to West London.
It’s even added that Brighton and Hove Albion and Borussia Dortmund are also keen on Kristensen, meaning Salzburg may not jump into a deal just yet.
There is scope for a real fight over Kristensen this summer, but at least Leeds have attempted to make the first move.
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