Fans of Leeds United have been reacting to a post on Twitter, in which reports are relayed of the club’s interest in Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis.
According to a tweet by Calciomercato journalist Daniele Longo, Leeds have made contact with the 20-year-old’s agent regarding a move, while AC Milan and Real Betis are also interested.
This news was then relayed by James Marshment on Twitter, who added that Benfica would be after ‘€20m-€30m’ for Florentino, although a move for the midfielder could be available on a ‘two-year loan with an obligation to buy’.
In reaction to his post, fans of Leeds flocked to have their say on the matter, with many claiming that the club’s reported interest in the player is Marcelo Bielsa’s work.
Lads, just trust Bielsa. He turned Kalvin into the player he is. He obviously has a plan for his targets.
— Benny Gordon (@BennyGordon89) July 28, 2020
Clearly the board are working to the list provided to them by Bielsa, expect a lot more transfer links over the next few weeks.
— London.leeds ? (@london_leeds) July 28, 2020
Bielsa has a record of turning DMs into CBs…
— Chris Kirk (@chrislkirk) July 28, 2020
SERIOUS statement of intent if truth in it @PhilHay_
Big player https://t.co/xArZtp0HCV
— Greg Taylor (@gjtaylor86) July 28, 2020
Considering the fact that Leeds United are entering into their first season back in the Premier League for 16 years, it has to be said that competing with the likes of AC Milan and Real Betis for a player like Florentino is certainly impressive.
Although the midfielder made just 10 appearances in Liga NOS this season, partially down to injury problems, the 20-year-old highly impressed whenever he did feature for the club, averaging a WhoScored match rating of 7.19/10.
Would you like to see Leeds make a move for Florentino this summer?
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However, despite the obvious potential of the 20-year-old, some Leeds fans feel that their club do not need to sign Florentino this summer.
why tho? we don’t need him
— jack????? (@jackmarrer) July 28, 2020
Dont believe it for a second. Why would be spending that kind of money when we have Kalvin ?
Unless we were looking at selling Kalvin, which I doubt, because he will be the one player bielsa wants to keep.
Non story.
— Tony LUFC ? (@Tonylufc28) July 28, 2020
Meanwhile, one fan took the time to respond to their fellow Leeds fans who were claiming that the club didn’t need Florentino.
People saying we don’t need him… We’re in the prem now… That competition for places is so important, also what when we get an injury? Or they get tired. Stop complaining it would be a brilliant signing.
— lockey (@locky1126) July 28, 2020
We have to agree with this last fan, as while it is true that the club have Kalvin Phillips – who was one of the club’s best performers in the Championship last season – in defensive midfield already, it could be argued that making the step up to the Premier League successfully would likely require investment and squad depth given the increased quality level of oppoosition.
And, in our opinion, after such a long spell out of the top flight, we would suggest that Leeds fans should enjoy rumours like the Florentino one, as it is a sign they are once again beginning to become a force in English football.