Leeds United target Yoann Barbet’s past comments on his future at Brentford

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Leeds United are said to be keen to sign Yoann Barbet from Brentford.

Brentford defender Yoann Barbet’s past comments on his future suggest a move to Leeds United may well appeal, but only if they get promoted.

L’Equipe have suggested that Leeds will look to sign Barbet in the summer, when his Brentford contract comes to an end.

The centre-back has reportedly caught the eye of Leeds’ scouts with his performances in the Championship this season.

And, from Barbet’s comments in March, it seems that Marcelo Bielsa’s chances of landing the Frenchman could rest on them winning the play offs.

“It’s good to see all the love from the fans, but I’m approaching the end of my contract and, after four years, maybe I want to see another country and another league,” he admitted to Football.London.

Leeds, of course, can’t offer Barbet a completely fresh start in a new country, but they may still be able to give him a taste of a new league.

Leeds have disappointingly missed out on automatic promotion, after a poor run of form in recent weeks.

However, Bielsa’s men still have a chance to put things right in the coming weeks.

Leeds’ place in the play offs is already confirmed, and it seems that their likely opponents in the semi-final will be Derby County.