Leeds United emerges to sign £12m Chelsea star before the end of this summer

July 17, 2023 admin LEEDS UNITED 0

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea has received a bid from Leeds United for Ethan Ampadu.

Ampadu, 22, is a former Exeter City youth club player who has been with Chelsea since 2017.

The Welsh international has only made 12 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, having previously spent time on loan with RB Leipzig, Sheffield United, Venezia, and Spezia.

According to the Evening Standard, Ampadu might leave Stamford Bridge permanently this summer, and Daniel Farke’s Leeds United have made an offer.

Ampadu has been included to Chelsea’s squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, although the Evening Standard reports that the Welshman may stay in England to complete a transfer.

According to the same source, Leeds’ bid is the only one on the table, but Mauricio Pochettino’s side wants £12 million for Ampadu, who has interest from both the Premier League and European clubs.

Ampadu has 130 career outings and 44 Wales caps to his account.
Leeds to Ampadu

Leeds need to get busy recruiting players this month, and central midfield is an area that might use some reinforcements, with the likes of Brody Aarons and Marc Roca currently on loan.

Leeds United emerges to sign £12m Chelsea star before the end of this summer
Leeds United emerges to sign £12m Chelsea star before the end of this summer

And Ampadu appears to be a promising new signing. He’s still a young player, but he has a lot of international experience, and his versatility to play in midfield or defense will come in handy.

However, at £12 million, it may be a tad pricey for Leeds, so where the team stands in this transfer battle remains to be seen.

Expect more clubs to be named in this one, and other clubs to be willing to meet Chelsea’s asking price.

Leeds begin their 2023/24 Championship season against Cardiff City at home next month.

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