Leeds United signing is ‘real and feasible possibility’ before window closes

 

Earlier on Monday we covered claims from Spain that Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal.

El Periodico Mediterraneo explained that Leeds United would take Pedraza on loan for the rest of the season and would have a clause meaning the deal would be made permanent for €10m if Premier League promotion is achieved.

That’s a bigger fee than Leeds United would usually pay, but given it’s on the condition of promotion, it’s not surprising because the financial situation would be very different indeed.

From Spain: Leeds United beat Southampton to Pedraza transfer, deal is agreed. #LUFC #Saintsfc https://t.co/yBkd6cOw0T

— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) January 30, 2017

Pedraza is currently on loan at CD Lugo in the Spanish second division, and the claims stated Villarreal would pay them €300k compensation to cut the loan short.

Since then we’ve been checking for updates and El Progreso have been digging too.

El Progresso is a Galicia newspaper, local to Lugo. They say sources they’ve contacted haven’t been able to get club confirmation but have said Pedraza to Leeds United is a ‘real and feasible possibility’ before the window closes.