Leeds United are expected to make winger Helder Costa available for transfer today as they prepare to finally welcome Daniel James.
That’s according to The Express, who claim that Costa is ‘up for grabs’ as Leeds look to move him out of Elland Road.
The Whites maybe weren’t expecting to sign James from United on Thursday, but that situation has changed very quickly.
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Manchester United, pushing James down the attacking pecking order and giving Leeds the chance to finally get their man.
The Welshman is on the verge of signing for Leeds, and that means Leeds are now looking to move Costa out of Elland Road.
The 27-year-old winger, who has one Portugal cap but could yet play for Angola, started just 13 league games last season but did bag three goals and three assists.
Relegated to third choice behind Jack Harrison and Raphinha, £15m wide man Costa would have become fourth in the pecking order after the arrival of James.
Costa may feel he needs regular playing time, with a sense of deja vu for him; winning promotion and then being phased out, just as he was at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Valencia were keen on Costa last month according to The Athletic, and this new report suggests that teams in Spain and the Championship could makes moves today.
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