One in, one out at Elland Road – Leeds United have defender ready to replace Junior Firpo

Back in April, AS reported PEC Zwolle’s Anselmo García MacNulty has caught the attention of Leeds United and Leicester City.

Last month, Voetbal International stated the Whites are in the driving seat to sign the 21-year-old.

Estadio Deportivo now claim Leeds have set their sights on the left-back this summer.

Two days ago, ABC Sevilla reported Real Betis have initiated talks with Daniel Farke’s side over signing Junior Firpo.

This is relayed by Estadio, who then state Junior Firpo’s return to the La Liga side depends on the Republic of Ireland U21 international’s arrival at Elland Road.

Faced with the possibility of losing the 27-year-old, Leeds have identified Anselmo García MacNulty as an option to replace him.

The report says the Irishman’s preferred position is in the heart of the back four, and he still had an ‘excellent season’ with the Eredivisie side last season while operating as a left-back.

It’s claimed Leeds have Anselmo García MacNulty on their agenda, and ‘already explored’ the possibility of signing him this summer. The defender’s contract lasts until 2026, and Estadio say his future is likely to be away from PEC Zwolle.

Anselmo García MacNulty could be the key for Betis to sign Junior Firpo as his arrival at Elland Road could open the exit door for the Dominican.

Of course, Betis still need to come up with a reasonable offer for the Leeds United player.