Maximilian Wöber could end up staying at Borussia Monchengladbach long-term after his loan from Leeds United comes to an end this summer.
That’s according to Rheinische Post, relayed by Sky Austria, who say any potential deal is dependent on how Leeds get on this season.
We covered a report yesterday explaining that Gladbach are essentially banking on Leeds failing to secure promotion this season to get Wöber on a permanent basis in the summer.
They go into further detail today, explaining that Gladbach are considering a permanent move for the loanee, who has impressed since his arrival from Leeds in the summer.
He’s convinced straight away at the German club but a permanent deal could be ‘difficult’ as the belief is that Leeds will only agree to sell if they miss out on promotion.
If that happens then the Whites would be ‘dependent’ on additional financial income and would therefore be willing to talk about a transfer and fee for Wöber.
However, if they manage to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking a sale to Gladbach seems unlikely as they’d want him as part of their squad.
Daniel Farke’s side are currently fifth in the table and in the play-off places but nine points behind the top two, so promotion is not guaranteed at this early stage.
Either way, it’s key to Wöber’s future, with Gladbach seemingly thinking a deal is only possible if Leeds don’t get back to the Premier League this year.
