Leeds United have been praised for pulling off one of the signings of the season in Anton Stach, with one pundit left making a big World Cup prediction of the German and with another, in Stuart Dallas, revealing how the club managed to pull off his signing.<\/p>\n
Stach<\/a> joined Leeds<\/a> as a relative unknown last summer, plucked from the Bundesliga in a \u00a317.4m (\u20ac20m, $23m) deal from Hoffenheim, who reluctantly cashed in a year before his deal expired.<\/p>\n And it\u2019s safe to say the player has proved one of the best signings across the entire league this season, on Friday night scoring his fifth goal of the season as Daniel Farke\u2019s side beat Burnley 3-1 at Elland Road to move up to 14th in the Premier League and nine clear of the relegation zone. The win, a 10th of the season for Leeds, tells the club that, throughout history, they are ow 100% safe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stach has also created 61 chances in the Premier League this season, a tally bettered only by Manchester United\u2019s Bruno Fernandes, and a magnificent record for the German, who does not play as advanced as the Portuguese.<\/p>\n Now, purring over his signing, former Leeds star Dallas has revealed the two factors that saw Leeds plunder Hoffenheim for the star.<\/p>\n Asked by Sky Sports if Leeds adopt a data-driven approach to signings, Dallas stated: \u201cThey use a lot of data at Leeds, yeah, they\u2019ve gone that way in recent years \u2013 it\u2019s very heavy data-driven. But that\u2019s only one element\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Hinting how Leeds also scouted the player intensely, Dallas<\/a> added: \u201cThere\u2019s got to be an eye test as well. You\u2019ve got to look and see what you\u2019re recruiting.<\/p>\n \u201cAnton for a big lad, he\u2019s really, really good with his feet.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, he\u2019s not just in there just to be a big force in midfield. He\u2019s really tidy on the ball. He keeps the ball really well. And you know, I said before the game that while he actually, he\u2019s not in the team to kind of unlock things, though his numbers are worthy of a No.10.<\/p>\n \u201cBut you know, when he\u2019s doing things like, God, he\u2019s made me look a little bit silly, hasn\u2019t he?\u201d (A reference to the excellent 2020\/21 campaign that saw Dallas crowned as Leeds\u2019 player of the year).<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>: Leeds ready to hold talks over Anton Stach future, with sources outlining more \u2018urgent\u2019 contract priority<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Stach leaves Redknapp purring as Leeds star is tipped for World Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n Aside from Dallas, his fellow pundit Jamie Redknapp was equally impressed, having marvelled at Stach\u2019s early opener against the Clarets, which was his league equalling fourth from outside the penalty area in the Premier League this season.<\/p>\n Analysing the goal and his performances in general, Redknapp said of Stach\u2019s eighth-minute opener: \u201c\u2026This is his first one from his left foot. Great first touch. And hits that ball so well and early. He\u2019s left the keeper flat-footed and he hasn\u2019t got time to set himself. Very impressive.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s great recruitment from Leeds United. I think what he brings, as well as the goals, is that height \u2013 he gives you something in both boxes. He ticks a lot of boxes, and he\u2019s everything you want from a midfield player.<\/p>\n Now, you know, sometimes, if you\u2019re necessarily the biggest side in the world, when you\u2019ve got a set-piece, he\u2019s a great advantage for you, that\u2019s both for and against.\u201d<\/p>\n Predicting a place in the Germany World Cup squad for the 6ft 4 star, Redknapp said: \u201cHe\u2019s scoring goals, making goals. That is a really good sign.<\/p>\n \u201cYou know, before he came to the Premier League, I think he had a couple of caps for Germany, he got a cap again since. So who knows, he might be an outsider for the World Cup. He\u2019s had a really good season.\u201d<\/p>\n Earlier this week, Stach was named as one of the signings of the season alongside stars from Sunderland and Manchester City, though the trio were beaten to the \u2018honour\u2019 by a Manchester United man<\/a>.<\/p>\n In terms of future recruitment, a report claims Leeds United are \u2018considering investing\u2019 \u00a335m to sign a Premier League star as part of a triple raid on the same club<\/a> that threatens to \u2018exploit a situation\u2019.<\/p>\n In an exclusive interview with former Leeds star Dominic Matteo, he wants the Whites to invest in the South American market<\/a> to find some hidden gems.<\/p>\n