According to a report by Football Insider, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in 26-year-old Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk.
However, the Dutchman is one of the first names on the team sheet for Leeds United, and they do not want to lose him.
The report claims that Daniel Farke rates the player highly and hopes to agree a new contract with the defender. He is approaching the final year of his contract with the English club. Leeds United will not want to lose the player for free next summer.
Meanwhile, it is no surprise that Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham are keen on him. Aston Villa are pushing for Champions League qualification, and they will face top clubs next season. They need to tighten up at the back, and the 26-year-old defender could be a very handy option.
On the other hand, Newcastle have looked quite vulnerable defensively this season. They have conceded 50 goals in 34 Premier League matches this season. They need to improve if they want to compete in Europe.
At Tottenham, he could be a replacement for Cristian Romero, who has been linked with a move away from the club. It remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.
Another report from Football Insider has claimed that Leeds have planned contract talks with the 26-year-old defender. It remains to be seen whether they can convince him to stay at the club. They are likely to secure safety in the Premier League this season. The defender could be attracted to the idea of continuing with them. He will want to compete at a high level, and he is well-liked at Leeds.
The development will come as a blow for clubs like Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham. It remains to be seen whether they decide to move on to other targets. They need quality central defenders in the summer, and a move for Struijk seems unlikely.
