Leeds and 49ers set to sign 27-year-old defender who recently won promotion

Leeds United and 49ers Enterprises have reportedly emerged as transfer targets, with the club keen to sign the 27-year-old defender this summer.

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The Whites and 49ers Enterprises have been linked with a number of players recently, with Fulham forward Bobby De Cordova-Reid one of the most likely to come in and face Joel Piroe. He has scored six goals in 17 Premier League games starting in 2023/24 and a move is highly anticipated as he looks set to be available on a free transfer in the coming weeks.

Failure to secure promotion to the Championship could see Leeds explore the loan market, with Chelsea youngster Alfie Gilchrist also being backed to complete a move to Elland Road in the near future. The 20-year-old has made 11 league appearances this season, scoring his first goal for the Blues, again, at a crucial time for him.

There is a threat that the Whites could lose young star Archie Gray, who has high expectations for the future, and West Ham coach Ben Johnson could soon be listed as a replacement for him at right-back, if he is still young. move on to pastures new in the summer window.

The 24-year-old is likely to head elsewhere this summer, leaving West Ham on a free transfer in the process, and would be an astute signing with Premier League experience already under his belt. There's no doubt that Daniel Farke would like Gray to stay in office, though.

Leeds and the 49ers are set to sign the 27-year-old defender

In accordance with Sportbladet [via MOT Leeds News]Leeds and the 49ers are interested in signing the St. Louis defender. Sign Eric Smith this summer, locking horns with West Brom in the process.

The report claims that the Whites are “ready to sign Smith” ahead of next season, following an impressive campaign that saw his side promoted to the Bundesliga.

Smith may be a relative unknown to Leeds, given that he played in the second tier of German football, but there is a lot to admire about him as a player.

The 27-year-old started 26 Bundesliga.2 games in 2023/24, proving to be a key player at the heart of St. Petersburg's defence. He even scored one goal and three assists for good measure.

Smith has also shown his versatility in playing in two central midfield positions for his current team, and being able to thrive in multiple positions is something that will appeal to Farke, as he looks to find depth and quality in his Leeds front line. with their return to the Premier League in August.

At 27 years of age, the Swede may also be arriving at Elland Road in his prime Transfermarkt worth €4m (£3.4m) at peak activity right now, and that could rise significantly in the coming years.