Javi Galan
Report suggests Leeds have made an approach to sign 26-yr-old defender
Leeds United remain keen on signing Huesca defender Javi Galan this summer. According to Spanish publication AS, the Whites were tracking the player before they splashed out on Junior Firpo. However, the signing of the former Barcelona player has not impacted their interest in the left-back, and they have apparently made an approach to sign him. Huesca have been relegated from La Liga, and Galan will be allowed to leave for around €4 million because of a release clause on his contract. He had an impressive season despite Huesca’s relegation and could push Firpo for the starting left-back berth at Leeds next term. The reported price seems quite reasonable for a player of his ability, and his addition could prove to be a bargain. Galan is quite effective going forward and has the ability to ...
Leeds United want 26-year-old with 3.3 take-ons per game, Bielsa has spoken with him
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa has contacted Huesca’s left-back Javi Galan ahead of his potential move to the club, Football Insider reports. The Whites are actively searching for a new left-back irrespective of whether Ezgjan Alioski stays or leaves the club this summer. Alioski, whose contract expires on June 30, has been the club’s regular in the position, with Stuart Dallas occasionally featuring in the role. However, Dallas has excelled playing higher up in midfield, and the club want to bring in a new left-back after failing to do so last summer. They are currently in advanced negotiations to sign Galan, who has a £3 million release clause on his contract expiring in June 2022. Bielsa has reportedly contacted the 26-year-old to discuss how he could fit into his team next se...
