{"id":1060413,"date":"2026-06-30T21:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1060413\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T21:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:17:16","slug":"leeds-must-accelerate-move-for-40m-defender-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1060413\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds must accelerate move for \u00a340m defender this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Leeds United<\/a> will have to reconstruct their defence this summer, with Pascal Struijk<\/a> officially joining Brighton.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deal for the Dutch defender is said to be in the region of \u00a318-20million<\/a> after his impressive campaign in West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

With just one year left on his deal, the sale of Struijk was always expected this summer. However, this does not make it any less disappointing.<\/p>\n

That is why the 49ers must move quickly to secure a deal for the defender Leeds have been continuously linked with this summer. <\/p>\n

Leeds United must finalise a move for Ladislav Krejci soon<\/p>\n

Ladislav Krejci, 27, has been the defender linked with United the most<\/a> so far this summer.<\/p>\n

This is understandable given the fact that he looks set to leave Wolves following their relegation from the Premier League. On paper, there\u2019s a lot to like about the potential deal.<\/p>\n

Krejci has experience of playing in the English top-flight. He also captained the Czech Republic at this summer\u2019s World Cup. <\/p>\n

But perhaps most importantly, he is left-footed, making him an ideal replacement for Struijk. <\/p>\n

TeamTALK\u2019s<\/a> latest report seemingly confirms that Leeds still hold an interest in Krejci. Wolves are said to be demanding around \u00a340million for their man. <\/p>\n

Considering how frequently we\u2019ve been linked to Krejci and how much sense it looks to make on paper, I\u2019d be stunned if there weren\u2019t any legs to this potential deal.<\/p>\n

With the amount of reports out regarding Krejci\u2019s potential move to Leeds, you would imagine that Daniel Farke<\/a> and the 49ers have taken a particular liking to him.<\/p>\n

For this reason, I\u2019d love to see him signed as our Struijk replacement as soon as possible. In the aftermath of the Dutchman\u2019s confirmed departure.<\/p>\n

With the Czech Republic being knocked out of the World Cup too, it seems to be an ideal opportunity to step up our pursuit of Krejci.<\/p>\n

Ladislav Krejci on his own would not be enough for Leeds<\/p>\n

Krejci would be expected to slot straight into our starting XI to replace Struijk. But signing him alone would not be enough. <\/p>\n

For me, we desperately need more depth on the left side of our defence. Both at centre-back and wing-back. Also, any backup we bring in this summer should also be left-footed. That is a profile of player we lack in our current squad.<\/p>\n

A backup centre-back will also likely be considerably cheaper than the \u00a340million it would take to sign Krejci. But both are arguably a necessity. <\/p>\n

With the Harry Wilson deal looking to be nearly wrapped up, signing a replacement for Struijk now would be my top priority for Leeds. <\/p>\n

Especially if we want to continue playing with three centre-backs next season, a left-footer to play that role is urgently needed. <\/p>\n

That is why a deal for Krecji, or someone else, must be done as soon as finalised by the 49ers in an ideal world.<\/p>\n

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