Leeds United is considering a move for Torino goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, who is also a target for Manchester United. The 28-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Serie A side, impressing since his arrival from Standard Liege in 2020. With 52 clean sheets in 158 appearances for Torino, including 10 clean sheets in 37 games last season, Milinkovic-Savic has caught the attention of Premier League clubs.
As his contract with Torino is set to expire next summer, Leeds and Manchester United are reportedly interested in securing his services. Napoli, another Serie A side, is also said to be monitoring the situation. Milinkovic-Savic’s release clause for foreign clubs is €19 million, which drops to €17 million for Serie A clubs. Interestingly, the goalkeeper was previously part of Manchester United’s youth setup but never made a first-team appearance.
Reports suggest that Leeds, under the management of Daniel Farke, are leading the race for Milinkovic-Savic, as Manchester United explore other options like Botafogo’s John to replace the error-prone Andre Onana.
In other news, Manchester United has signed 18-year-old left-back Diego Leon from Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno. The teenager, who has impressed since his debut for Cerro Porteno a few months ago, has now made the move to Old Trafford. Diego Gavilan, the first Paraguayan player to feature in the Premier League, believes that Leon has plenty to learn and adapt to in a new country and football environment. Although Leon is not expected to be an immediate starter at Manchester United, his potential is evident from his performances for Cerro Porteno.
Overall, both Leeds United and Manchester United are looking to strengthen their squads with the addition of talented players like Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and Diego Leon, respectively. As the transfer window progresses, it will be interesting to see how these potential signings impact the clubs’ ambitions for the upcoming season.
