Leeds United may be eyeing up a host of Under-20 players.
Leeds United will be in the market for new signings this summer, as they look to mount another promotion push under Marcelo Bielsa, having missed out last month.
The Whites may have to balance the books to comply with Financial Fair Play rules, but scouting continues as they weigh up who they can lure to Elland Road this summer.
In fact, Leeds scout Gaby Ruiz has been posted at the Under-20 World Cup in Poland recently, and he’s been able to share his thoughts with FIFA.com.
Ruiz has shared his interest in 15 players, though whether Leeds will actually firm up his love for the raft of talents remains to be seen.
Ruiz admits he’s impressed with Milan goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari, Pescara defender Davide Bettella, Milan defender Raoul Bellanova, and Sassuolo’s giant striker Gianluca Scamacca, who have all been featuring for Italy.
Penarol attacker Brian Rodriguez and Liverpool ace Nicolas Acevedo have impressed him for Uruguay, whilst Ecuador duo Alexander Alvarado and Jordan Rezabala, USA pair Alex Mendez and Sebastian Soto, New Zealand left back Liberato Cacace and Colombia’s Luis Sinisterra (pictured) and Ivan Angulo are also on his list.
France attackers Amine Gouiri and Moussa Diaby round out the list, with Diaby a particularly interesting name. The 19-year-old attacker needs first-team football, and Ruiz’s admission of his interest in him comes just days after PSG owners QSI were linked with a move to buy a stake in Leeds.
The Yorkshire Evening Post noted that QSI’s potential involvement may give Leeds access to PSG talents on loan, and Diaby may be one of the names on Leeds’ list if such a move goes through, with Ruiz a big fan.
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