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‘Wonder why’: Some Leeds United fans react to new rumour

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Some Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation linking the club with Benfica youngster Florentino Luis.

According to ESPN, Leeds are among a number of clubs interested in signing Luis from Benfica in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United, AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis are also claimed to want the 20-year-old defensive midfielder.

La Gazzetta dello Sport has credited Milan with interest in the Portugal Under-20 international, and has claimed that although the youngster has a release clause of €120 million (£107.73 million), Benfica could sell him for €40 million (£35.58 million).

The youngster has broken into the Benfica first team and has a lot of potential, and there is no surprise that so many clubs are reported to be interested in the Portuguese.

According to WhoScored, Luis has played seven times in the league, once in the Europa League and twice in the Champions League for Benfica so far this season.

Some Leeds fans have given their take on speculation linking the Championship club with Luis.

Below are some of the best comments on Twitter:

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Meanwhile, Harrison Male has said on 24/7 Football that he is leaving Leeds.

The 19-year-old goalkeeper signed his professional contract at the West Yorkshire outfit in May 2019, but the teenager is now on the lookout for a new club.

Male said on 24/7 Football, as transcribed by Leeds Live: “I swear I’ve lived for 12 years, even living at home, I’ve spent more time there than I have at my own house.

“Definitely. It is sad to leave, but I always go by everything happens for a reason. If this is meant to be then hopefully I can progress somewhere else.”

Detailed view of a Leeds United corner flag prior to kick off ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Bristol City at Elland Road on February 15, 2020 in Leeds,… (George Wood/Getty Images)