Leeds United have reportedly targeted Union Berlin centre-back Danilho Doekhi on a free transfer, due to see his contract expire at the end of this season.

United’s focus is solely on getting three points against Burnley this Friday, but there should be confidence that we’re staying in the division now.

However, as the season comes to an end, the 49ers will have players on the shortlist that are coming into view already.

Leeds United reportedly interested in signing Danilho Doekhi from Union Berlin on free transfer – Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano has reported this week that Leeds are one of multiple clubs interested in signing Danilho Doekhi on a free transfer, once his Union Berlin contract comes to an end.

The Dutch youth international has been an ever-present for the Bundesliga side since the start of last season, and has impressed in that time.

With Leeds, Borussia Dortmund and Saudi Arabian clubs all alerted to a free transfer opportunity, the Whites could be getting a bargain if we win the race.

Doekhi, 27, was a supposed target of Leeds’ in the January window. Heavily linked with Elland Road, his situation hasn’t changed since, expected to leave the German capital for free.

“A good opportunity” – Crucial reason why Leeds United would be making smart transfer for Danilho Doekhi

I understand if anyone doesn’t want to get hopes up for new signings when we’ve got survival still to wrap up.

However, seeing links to consistent top-flight players like this is what you want to hear, especially when they’d be going for free.

What jumps out immediately when considering the sort of player Doekhi could be for us is his aerial presence and physical prowess. Leeds’ shift to a back five has seen us focus heavily on that aspect of the game, and Doekhi slots straight in on the right side of a three.

Described as “seriously impressive” by Como scout Ben Mattinson due to his physical strength and threat in the air, the 6ft3in man could help elevate Leeds’ defence even further.

Spoken about Danilho Doekhi before, was seriously impressive last season for Union Berlin. Could be a good opportunity for a mid table team or even a back up for a top team at a lower fee too.

1 year left on his contract come the summer so now’s the time to sell. https://t.co/eAQNc5BwnA

— Ben Mattinson (@Ben_Mattinson_) February 10, 2024

Doekhi has netted five times in the Bundesliga this season. Of those five, four have those came as braces against Borussia Monchengladbach and Champions League semi-finalists Bayern Munich, netting twice against Vincent Kompany’s men from scrappy set-pieces. His fifth came last time out against RB Leipzig at the weekend.

As Leeds hope to build for a second season in the top flight, continuing to add goals throughout the squad will be vital. Doekhi’s threat from set-pieces is a massive green flag.

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