Leeds United look to be safe and secure from relegation this season, meaning plans for next season may already be in mind.
The Whites are nine points clear of the drop zone so shouldn’t be dragged into a battle to stay up, and Victor Orta should already be thinking of potential recruits.
One possible target is Slavia Prague midfielder Oscar Dorley, as eFotbal in the Czech Republic report that Leeds want to sign the Liberian ace.
Dorley, 22, is far from a household name just yet, but he already has 17 caps for his country and has impressed as a box-to-box or holding midfielder, whilst he has even featured at left back.
Tonight, Leeds have an ideal chance to see Dorley in action as Slavia take on Rangers in the Europa League, providing a great test for him.
Rangers have been outstanding under Steven Gerrard this season, and the midfield options at his disposal mean Dorley will be in for a major test.
Steven Davis, Glen Kamara and Joe Aribo are likely to be the midfield trio, meaning Dorley – if he starts against the Gers – will be in for a tough night.
Davis is almost unflappable in front of the back four, Kamara’s ball retention and work in tight areas has earned huge praise and Aribo provides real attacking thrust and goal threat.
Dorley won’t find it easy against them, but that’s what Leeds need to see; how he fares against quality midfielders ahead of potentially throwing him into Premier League life.
Orta may well have wanted to watch the game anyway, but with Dorley potentially on show, he should be looking to see how the Leeds target fares against a quality midfield trio of Davis, Kamara and Aribo.
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