Leeds United will have to pay £36 million to land Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge, Caught Offside report.
Leeds are said to be competing with a host of clubs for Dennis’s signature, including Arsenal and Everton, with the striker now one of the most in-demand forward players in Europe this summer.
Manchester United were also said to be in the running for him, but they have pulled out of the deal, after discovering that Leeds were among the sides ahead of them in the race for his signature.
The latest update on the Club Brugge striker’s future suggests that he wants Champions League football, which Leeds obviously won’t have to offer him.
However, the chance to play under Marcelo Bielsa could be a strong pull, given his reputation in the game.
It is claimed that several offers, from unnamed clubs, have already gone in for David – but Brugge have turned them all down so far.
If Leeds were to sign David he would break their club’s transfer record fee, but he could enhance the quality of their attack considerably.
David is able to play right across the front-line and is blessed with great speed and dribbling ability.
Patrick Bamford’s finishing failed to entirely convince in the Championship, which has led to Leeds making a striker right at the top of their list of priorities to sign this summer.
Dennis hit nine goals in 33 games across all competitions last term, including two in the Champions League.
And the thought is that the 22-year-old could develop into a seriously dangerous front-man if he does fulfil his potential.
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