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Leeds United transfer hope for Ibai Gomez could be hurt by unlikely Champions League chase

Ibai Gomez Perez of Deportivo Alaves CF, Didac Vila Rosello of RCD Espanyol during the La Liga Santander match between Deportivo Alaves v Espanyol...
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Leeds United are reportedly keen on Ibai Gomez.

Ibai Gomez of Deportivo Alaves reacts during the La Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Getafe CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on September 27, 2018 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

Leeds United are reported to be keen on Spanish winger Ibai Gomez, Goal reported last week.

Gomez’s contract expires at the end of the season and his future at Alaves is unclear.

The dramatic form of the Spanish side is a real threat to Leeds’ hopes.

Last season Alaves finished in 17th place in La Liga, narrowly staving off relegation.

This season after 10 games, Gomez’s Alaves side rank in second place, just one point behind Barcelona.

It is a remarkable turnaround and Alaves could be unlikely contenders for a Champions League place, especially with Real Madrid languishing in ninth place.

Athletic Bilbao's forward Ibai Gomez celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Athletic Club Bilbao vs UD Almeria at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on January 11,...

Gomez has been a regular for them too, scoring three times in 10 games and providing one assist.

As tempting as a reunion with his former Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelo Bielsa would be at Leeds; Alaves starring in the Champions League next season would be worth sticking around for.

Ibai Gomez Perez of Deportivo Alaves CF  during the La Liga Santander  match between Deportivo Alaves v Espanyol at the Estadio de Mendizorroza on September 2, 2018 in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain