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Leeds United considering last-gasp move for Eduard Spertsyan

Leeds United will reportedly look to sign 25-year-old Armenian midfielder Eduard Spertsyan from FC Krasnodar before the winter transfer window shuts down.

According to an update by Daily Mail journalist Dominic King, Eduard Spertsyan is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a versatile playmaker before the winter transfer window shuts down. So, the FC Krasnodar captain has emerged as a target for the West Yorkshire outfit, and they are exploring a late move for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder.

Who is Eduard Spertsyan?

Eduard Spertsyan has established himself as one of the world’s most underrated playmakers since breaking into the first-team squad at FC Krasnodar. Born in Stavropol, he spent his formative years in Russia but has chosen Armenia as his national side.

The 25-year-old has been exceptional for FC Krasnodar in the last few years, and he has already won the Russian Premier League Player of the Year award. Meanwhile, Spertsyan has made nearly 50 appearances for his national side, and he has become the captain for his club and country.

Meanwhile, Spertsyan has been exceptional in the 2025/26 season, scoring nine goals and providing 13 assists in 25 appearances across all competitions thus far in the 2025/26 season. The Armenian international’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Leeds United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the final hours of the winter transfer window.

Premier League move on the horizon?

Eduard Spertsyan has been on Leeds United’s wishlist for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, as the Whites have been scouring the market for a versatile playmaker heading into the winter transfer window. While Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been top-notch in the 2025/26 season, Daniel Farke wants more productivity in the final third.

Several candidates, including Romano Schmid, have thus emerged on Leeds United’s wishlist, with Spertsyan also a viable target. The latest update has revealed that the Whites have explored a last-gasp move for the FC Krasnodar captain.

However, it is unclear if the Russian Premier League club will be open to parting ways with the 25-year-old Armenian international in the final hours of the winter transfer window. Leeds United will hope they can seal a late deal for Spertsyan.

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