Leeds United can strengthen their defense following injuries. The club are considering a move for a player at Elland Road.
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea’s Axel Disasi has been named as a defensive option, while Leeds United also have a domestic loan opportunity.
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Leeds will be without key man Jaka Bjorn for three to five weeks. While the alarm bells aren’t quite ringing yet, it makes sense to introduce another body.
Disasi has not featured at all for the club this season and is training with the reserves because his previous manager left him out in the cold.
He has been training to stay fit and ensure he leaves. Leeds United’s options could appeal to the 27-year-old centre-back.
Disasi is an authority figure in the air and still performs well for a 6-foot-3 defender.
He can help make up that number at least until the end of the season.
However, it is worth noting that Disasi also has many weaknesses. His reading of the game is poor. He failed to kill the opportunity before it turned into a bigger threat.
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Additionally, despite his speed, he struggles to defend large spaces. After being thrown into the Chelsea reserves, his defensive mistakes in the game did not impress.
If Leeds sign Disasi, it would be better if coach Daniel Farke puts him into games where the team is fighting against the odds and must defend low.
Elsewhere, Leeds United are trying to seal a deal for Wolves star Jorgen Strand-Larsen.
It’s an ambitious move but the club believe it can be done, although they will reportedly need to be wary of PSR breaches.
The Norwegian will cost the Peacocks around £40m but his league experience and physical attributes make him worth the gamble.