Leeds have missed out on signing winger Florian Jozefzoon, who has instead opted for Derby.
Leeds United have reportedly missed out on signing winger Florian Jozefzoon from Championship outfit Brentford this summer as Derby County close in on his signature – and that should swing Leeds focus onto a West Ham star.
The Yorkshire Evening Post claimed Leeds were willing to match Derby’s £2.75million offer this week, but instead the Dutchman has opted to choose Derby over Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites.
Bielsa, 62, took to the dugout as Leeds boss for the first time on Tuesday night, earning a 2-1 win over Forest Green but the performance of Ezgjan Alioski will have been a concern, while number 10 Pablo Hernandez played out wide.
It will have convinced the Argentine boss that he needs to sign a new winger before the end of the transfer window, and Jozefzoon seemed to be a target for the former Marseille and Lazio manager.
However, now Leeds have failed to land the former Ajax and PSV Eindhoven man, Bielsa must narrow his focus onto West Ham youngster Domingos Quina and lure the Portuguese star to Elland Road as soon as possible.
The Daily Mirror claimed last week on their live blog that Leeds were keen on a move for 20-year-old Quina, with the Whites said to have contacted the east Londoners over a move. Newcastle are also said to be interested.
Renowned for his speed on and off the ball and eye for goal from out wide, Quina boasts all the raw talent that could see him become somewhat of an unproven gem in the Championship.
The only thing Portugal Under-19 international Quina lacks is experience, but with a year remaining on his contract, Leeds could land the former Chelsea and Benfica youth star on the cheap.
Nabbing Quina would certainly help Leeds fans forget about the failure of Jozefzoon.
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