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Leeds United eyeing Ladislav Krejci swoop

Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Wolverhampton Wanderers defensive mainstay Ladislav Krejci.

According to a report by Express & Star, Ladislav Krejci is the subject of interest from Leeds United. The Whites are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window.

The 27-year-old has done quite well for the Premier League club this season, but they are likely to go down at the end of the season. Krejci, who will complete a permanent move to Molineux this summer, might not be too keen on competing in the Championship next season.

He could look to secure a big move in the summer, and the opportunity to join Leeds United could be tempting for the player. It remains to be seen whether Leeds United come forward with an official offer to sign the Czech defender at the end of the season.

The Whites are fighting for survival as well, but they are well placed to secure safety in the top flight. They will need to tighten up at the back in the summer. The 27-year-old has impressed in the Premier League, and he could settle in quickly at Leeds United and help them improve.

Ladislav Krejci Premier League 2025/26 stats

  • Goals and assists: 3
  • Pass accuracy: 84%
  • Interceptions per game: 1.2
  • Tackles per game: 1
  • Balls recovered per game: 2.8
  • Clearances per game: 4.2
  • Duels won per game: 3.6

Krejci needs to leave Wolves

The Czech defender is at the peak of his career, and he needs to compete at the highest level. Staying in the Premier League would be ideal for him. Meanwhile, Wolves will be under pressure to sell key players in the summer, especially if they go down. Top players will not want to compete in the second division.

Leeds United will look to capitalise on his situation and get the deal done quickly. They will hope to sign him for a reasonable amount of money. The West Yorkshire outfit have conceded 49 goals in 33 Premier League matches this season. They need to improve in that area of the pitch if they want to stay in the Premier League in the long run. Having a reliable defensive unit could be crucial to their hopes of doing well next season.

They have the financial resources to get the deal done, and convincing the 27-year-old will likely be easy. It remains to be seen whether they come forward with an official proposal to sign the player in the coming weeks.

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