Leeds United are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Emi Buendia ahead of the 7.00 pm transfer deadline today, according to The Times journalist Paul Joyce.
They still want to bolster their squad after a decent start to life back in the Premier League, and manager Daniel Farke could look to reunite with the Argentine at Elland Road.
Villa could be open to selling the 28-year-old as they want Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott.
The Reds star will be squeezed further down the pecking order as Alexander Isak closes in on a move, and he could be open to joining the Midlands club.
Villa may have to move Buendia first if their interest in the Liverpool star is to be realised, which could give Leeds an advantage.
The former Norwich City star spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen but is back in England and could be open to joining the Whites.
He played some of his best football under Farke at Norwich, winning Premier League promotion in 2020-21 and emerging as the Championship Player of the Season and the club’s Player of the Season.
Buendia also made the Championship PFA Team of the Year and EFL Championship Team of the Season after weighing in with 15 goals and 16 assists in 39 league games.
Villa are open to selling players, given their need to stay compliant with the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
It could be good news for Leeds, who can lure Buendia to Yorkshire with Farke’s help.
However, the deal could be dependent on other deals, as Villa will not be willing to lose the Argentine if they do not have an upgrade in place.
Leeds could do with a few quality additions to their squad before the end of the day, and they could be ready to swoop once a top player becomes available.
