Leeds United are hoping to clinch a move for Abel Hernandez.
New boss Marcelo Bielsa has given his sign off to a deal, with Leeds confident of beating interest from teams in Italy and Turkey.
Hernandez’s signing would just be the start, and it would also help attract further big names.
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Here are three reasons why Hernandez joining Leeds would attract more big signings.
Timing
Optimism is in the air at Elland Road after a miserable end to the 2017/18 season.
Attracting globally renowned coach Marcelo Bielsa shows Leeds’ intent, and their summer is only just getting started.
Getting Hernandez on board now is a statement of intent early on, and could make other top quality players start considering joining the new manager and star striker.
Quality
Leeds are not just buying any striker, they are paying a high salary to a top quality forward, who can convince others to join simply by being there.
Other players will see Hernandez’s move, as will agents, and realise Leeds is a credible destination for qualtiity players, and believe the Whites are in with a real shot of winning promotion.
Goals
Hernandez is a proven goalscorer, and this makes every other player’s task that little bit easier.
Top quality creative players would be exciting about playing with him, while defenders will believe that with a top marksman leading the line, they will be under less pressure.
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