The Japanese international would be a sign of intent from the West Yorkshire side.
Celtic’s Ryan Christie in action with Inter Milan’s Yuto Nagatomo
Leeds United will be on the hunt for a new left-back this summer, with Charlie Taylor set to leave when his contract expires.
Plenty of names have already been linked with the role but Leeds’ new owner has some interesting links which should see them aim big.
Fleetwood Town’s David Ball and Leeds United’s Charlie Taylor in action
Andrea Radrizzani has good links with Italian club Inter Milan and worked as an advisor for the Chinese takeover of the club.
Leeds should therefore aim big and try to sign Japanese international Yuto Nagatomo from the club.
Inter Milan v Torino Italian Serie A
The 30-year-old, who has played 91 times for his country, played just 19 times for the club this season and would certainly be tempted by the opportunity to play regular football on a competitive level, especially in a World Cup season.
Leeds would also relish making such a signing, with the potential commercial opportunities it would bring to the club in Japan.
Southampton’s Charlie Austin celebrates as Inter Milan’s Yuto Nagatomo scores Southampton’s second with an own goal
At the moment there is no suggestion that Nagatomo is a genuine transfer target for LEeds but given the need for a left-back, the business sense of a deal and the new chairman’s links to Nagatomo’s current club Leeds would be foolish not to ask.
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