Report: Leeds battling bitter rivals and Southampton in £21.4m chase, 28 G/A last season
Spanish newspaper AS report that Leeds United are one of a number of clubs interested in Granada’s Albania winger Myrto Uzuni after his wonderful 2022-23 form, which helped Granada gain promotion.
The 31-time Albania star had a hand in 28 goals and assists in Spain’s second tier, scoring 23 himself and laying on five more. He remains with Granada, who are now back in La Liga. Uzuni, their main man.
Little surprise then, that the 28-year-old wide man is attracting interest. AS claim that alongside Leeds, Southampton and Brentford are also keen. In Europe, Ligue 1 side Reism and Galatasaray are looking.
That interest has emerged ‘in recent days’, as have ‘sirens’ from Saudi Arabia. But Granada are holding firm, insisting that any exit must see interested parties pay his full release clause – worth a £21.4m fee.
Leeds interested in Granada’s Albania winger Myrto Uzuni
At the start of the window, you might have thought that Leeds were well-stocked on the flanks. But, injury to Cree Summerville and the refusal to play of Willy Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra has left us short.
Helder Costa is not playing as the club and he have agreed a move needs to happen. Jack Harrison has left Leeds to join Everton on loan. That leaves us with just two options. Ian Poveda and Dan James.
Even against West Brom, Poveda was missing with an adductor injury. It saw Jamie Shackleton play on the right for a second time in as many games, after doing so against Birmingham. Leeds need wingers.
Uzuni would be a wonderful signing. But it is a risk. Expensive, without doubt. Especially, for a player who is 28 – and has never played in England. Judging by the stats, he would be an
