Simon Johnson has said on Twitter that Leeds United should make a bid for reported Aston Villa target and West Bromwich Albion star Matheus Pereira.
The former Leeds attacking midfielder has also said that Pereira would not join Villa in the summer transfer window.
The Athletic reported last month that Villa are interested in signing the Brazilian attacking player this summer.
Johnson was impressed by the performance of Pereira – who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – during West Brom’s defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday and want Leeds to sign him.
West Brom’s defeat to Arsenal last night saw them get relegated to the Championship, and it is hard to see them keep hold of Pereira now.
The 25-year-old has been one of the better players for the Baggies this season, and he would be a good signing for Leeds or Villa this summer.
According to WhoScored, the Brazilian has made 28 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Baggies this season, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists in the process.
As reported by The Daily Mail in August 2020, West Brom paid Sporting Lisbon £9 million in transfer fee to sign the winger on a permanent contract.
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