New scare for Leeds United over Abel Hernandez

Leeds United face competition from Brazil for Uruguayan striker.

Hull City's Uruguayan striker Abel Hernandez celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at the KCOM...

Leeds United reportedly face new competition for the signature of Abel Hernandez.

Brazilian news outlet O Diario Carioca reports Vasco Da Gama are keen to sign the forward.

Hernandez officially becomes a free agent on July 1 when his Hull City contract formally expires.

Abel Hernandez of Hull City celebrates scoring during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers at KCOM Stadium on April 7, 2018 in Hull, England.

Leeds have been strongly linked with Hernandez and their interest is cited in O Diario Carioca‘s report.

Hernandez is currently in South America in his native Uruguay and the report references his admiration of Brazilian football and how he idolises former great Ronaldo as one reason Vasco are hopeful he could choose them..

Jon Toral (L), Abel Hernández (C), and Harry Wilson (R) of Hull City celebrate during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Queens Park Rangers at KCOM Stadium on April 7,...

The 27-year-old striker has spent his last four years in England since signing with Hull from Palermo in 2014.

Leeds appointed Marcelo Bielsa as new boss earlier this month but the Argentine refused to be drawn on specific transfer targets at his opening press conference on Monday.

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New scare for Leeds United over Abel Hernandez