Leeds United are curious about a deal to convey William Mikelbrencis to Elland Highway in the summertime switch window.
What’s the discuss?
That’s in line with a declare made by Loic Tanzi, with the L’Equipe journalist revealing in a current put up on Twitter that, in addition to 2. Bundesliga aspect Hamburger SV, Victor Orta has now submitted an official bid for the FC Metz right-back.
Nevertheless, Tanzi goes on to counsel that, ought to the 18-year-old go for a transfer to Germany forward of 1 to the Premier League, he would have an instantaneous place within the Hamburger beginning XI, whereas first-team alternatives would probably be far more restricted at Elland Highway.
In his put up, the journalist said: “Leeds have additionally made a suggestion however in Hamburger, William Mikelbrencis could have a spot as quickly as he arrives within the first workforce.”
The following Aarons
Contemplating simply how promising a expertise Mikelbrencis evidently is, along with the truth that Orta is well-known for his want to convey probably the most thrilling youth prospects to Elland Highway – as evidenced by his signings of each Sonny Perkins and Darko Gyabi within the present switch window – it isn’t arduous to know why the Spaniard could be eager on a transfer for the 18-year-old.
Certainly, regardless of Metz’s relegation from the French high flight final season, the £1.8m-rated expertise nonetheless managed to catch the attention over his 9 Ligue 1 appearances in 2021/22, serving to his aspect maintain one clear sheet, registering one help and creating one massive likelihood for his teammates, in addition to making a median of 1.2 tackles, 0.6 interceptions and taking 0.7 pictures per recreation.
These returns have generated an excessive amount of curiosity within the teenager’s companies this summer season, with Atalanta, Eintracht Frankfurt, Cologne and Stuttgart all reported to be eager on the teenager, alongside the likes of Leeds and Hamburger.
Moreover, in line with FBref, the £1k-per-week defender additionally ranks within the high 23% of full-backs in Europe’s massive 5 leagues and European competitions for assists per 90, along with the highest 18% for pressures, the highest 24% for pictures, the highest 38% for dribbles accomplished and the highest 43% for progressive carries during the last twelve months.
These metrics see FBref listing Norwich Metropolis’s £20m-valued Max Aarons – the 22-year-old right-back who has been linked with each Barcelona and Bayern Munich following a lot of spectacular campaigns with the Canaries – as Mikelbrencis’ most comparable participant. It’s clear to see why contemplating that England U21 worldwide additionally significantly impresses in dribbles accomplished, progressive carries and pressures over the previous 12 months.
As such, ought to Orta handle to get a deal for the France U18 worldwide over the road this summer season, the Spaniard may effectively have unearthed the brand new Aarons for Leeds – a prospect that’s positive to please the Elland Highway trustworthy and Jesse Marsch alike.
