Milan out-bid by Leeds for De Ketelaere
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Leeds set to smash transfer record as they prepare £32m bid for De Ketelaere to take summer spending past £120m
LEEDS are prepared to splash a club record £32million for Club Brugge star Charles De Ketelaere, reports suggest. According to The Mirror, the Whites are willing to meet Brugge's asking price and offer £25.6m up front with another £6m in add-ons. 2 Leeds are keeping tabs on Club Brugge star Charles De KetelaereCredit: Getty 2 Leeds are prepared to pay a club record fee for Club Brugge star Charles De KetelaereCredit: Getty That would eclipse the Yorkshire outfit's current club record fee of £30m they paid Valencia for Rodrigo in 2020. However, Leeds are still facing a bidding war as AC Milan are also keen on De Ketelaere and made a £17m bid, which was rejected by the Belgian giants. Leicester are also monitoring the situation but have yet to make an offer for the versatile playmaker. The Belgium international, though, will need convincing to move to Elland Road. The 21-year-old is reportedly not keen to join Jesse Marsch's side due to their relegation troubles last season. The Belgian would prefer to move to Milan because the Serie A champions can offer him Champions League football. But Leeds are still planning to push hard because they need a striker for this coming season. De Ketelaere has become a top target following an impressive season that saw him register 18 goals and 10 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET A FREE £10 BONUS WITH 100s OF GAMES TO PLAY AND NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED (Ts&Cs apply) If the Whites manage to sign the forward then they will take their total summer spending to £125m. Leeds brought Brenden Aaronson, Tyler Adams, Marc Roca, Rasmus Kristensen and Darko Gyabi. They also signed former Feyenoord star Luis Sinisterra, who came in as outgoing star Raphinha's replacement. The Brazil international is on his way out of Elland Road with Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested in his signature.
Leeds United launch a £26m bid for highly-rated Brugge forward Charles de Ketelaere as Jesse Marsch seeks a replacement for Raphinha... but AC Milan will rival them for his ...
Leeds United will send a £26m bid to Club Brugge for the 21-year-old midfielder The Belgian is tipped to become the next superstar to emerge from the country Charles de Ketelaere usually plays as a number 10 but can play on either wing AC Milan are expected to rival Leeds for the talented left-footed playmaker By Simon Jones for MailOnline Published: 11:44 EDT, 25 June 2022 | Updated: 10:08 EDT, 26 June 2022 77 shares 18 Viewcomments Leeds United are launching a £26million bid for exciting Bruges forward Charles de Ketelaere. The 21-year-old is tipped to become the next big talent to emerge from Belgium and Leeds chief European scout Gaby Ruiz has watched him extensively. De Ketelaere is 6ft 3ins tall, quick and left-footed. He prefers playing behind the striker but can play on either wing also and has an eye for goal, scoring 15 for club and country last season. Leeds United will submit a £26million bid for Club Brugge midfielder Charles de Ketelaere Leeds want him to give their attack a new dimension as they look to sell Raphinha and they view de Ketelaere as a player of great potential who can only increase in value. Sources in Belgium say they are not alone in their pursuit however, with AC Milan holding a strong interest. Leeds will hope though that the lure of the Premier League can help persuade the youngster to link up with coach Jesse Marsch. De Ketelaere (left) is widely regarded as the next major star to emerge from Belgium De Ketelaere can provide versatility for Leeds who have also discussed Wolves'