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Leeds United: Fans react to transfer link with Lucas Martínez Quarta

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Supporters of Leeds United have been reacting to a transfer link which has emerged between the club and River Plate’s Lucas Martínez Quarta.

According to Sport Witness, the link had initially been drawn between the Whites and the centre-back by South American sources, however, it was also confirmed by Sport Witness themselves.

The 24-year-old is considered to be a ‘crucial player’ for the Argentine club but they need to sell some of their star players ‘to keep their financial health’.

Reportedly, River Plate value the defender at €25m (£22.6m), however, it is unclear how much Leeds would pay to bring their supposed target to Yorkshire.

This left lots of Leeds fans talking after the rumour was shared to social media by James Marshment.

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Nice easy one to start. Who is this current Leeds man?

The Argentine defender currently has one year left on his contract with River Plate and a current market value of £9m (per Transfermarkt).

Would you be pleased if Leeds signed Lucas Martínez Quarta from River Plate?

No, he's not good enough

No, he's not good enough

Yes, he looks quality

Yes, he looks quality

Over 19 appearances in the Superliga this season, Lucas Martínez Quarta has picked up a relatively impressive 7.01/10 average rating (per WhoScored).

The defender also managed 1.8 tackles and 1.7 interceptions per game over those appearances, which has been bettered by Ben White in the Championship this season as he has managed 1.8 tackles and 2.3 interceptions per match. As a result, some Whites fans would rather Bielsa prioritised signing the Brighton loanee of a permanent basis.

As can be seen in these responses to the transfer link, there was a mixed bag of reactions from the Elland Road faithful.

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