On Thursday, we carried a report from Radio Marca Valencia, who stated Valencia’s Jesús Vázquez is ‘liked’ by Leeds United.
It was also explained the Whites have identified the 19-year-old as a target as they are in the market for a young left-back.
ElDesmarque Valencia have relayed this claim and then provided their own update on this case. Their title states Leeds ‘join the bid’ to sign the teenager.
Along with Inter Milan, Benfica and a few Spanish clubs, Jesse Marsch’s side are also interested in the defender, who has been managed four league appearances this season.
Leeds United interest is thought to be from Victor Orta, given his knowledge of Spanish football and specifically Valencia.
Vázquez’s priority is to continue at the Mestalla. At the same time, he needs a project where he can have more game time. If it can’t be achieved at the La Liga side, the player would like to make a move elsewhere, either on loan or permanently.
Gennaro Gattuso has hardly relied upon the Spain U19 international this term. Taking this into account, his departure is a ‘great possibility’, likely in January.
The fullback has a €40m release clause in his contract that expires in 2025. It also has another clause where he can unilaterally leave Los Ches on loan in the winter market, if he doesn’t achieve a certain number of minutes.
Superdeporte have a report on Vázquez and it could please Leeds. The Spanish side are aware of the interest shown by other clubs in the youngster.
Vázquez’s situation at the club is complex because José Gayà and Toni Lato are currently ahead of him.
The newspaper local to Valencia explains that Gattuso’s side must make a decision on him.
