Leeds now racing to sign "amazing" Europa League star wanted by Man City

Turning their attention towards the summer transfer window, Leeds United have now reportedly joined the race to sign a Europa League star who’s attracting plenty of attention around Europe.

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Still top of the Championship, it’s no surprise that Leeds are already keeping an eye on potential reinforcements who could hand Daniel Farke’s side an instant boost in the Premier League next season. And whilst those at Elland Road will be the first to reiterate that there’s still 11 games to play with plenty of twists to come, the 49ers would certainly be wise to plan ahead.

On the incomings front, names such as Bright Osayi-Samuel have already been mentioned among potential targets, with the right-back set to become a free agent at the end of his current Fenerbahce deal this summer.

It’s not just defensive additions that the Yorkshire club have set their sights on though. According to Efotbal.cz, as relayed by Sports Witness, Leeds are now racing to sign Pavel Sulc from Viktoria Plzen this summer after sending their scouts to watch the talented attacking midfielder in action this season.

The Whites aren’t alone in their interest, however, with the 24-year-old also on Aston Villa’s radar and the subject of interest from Manchester City’s scouts to create quite the race for his signature.

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This is where promotion could be key for Leeds. Earn their way back to the Premier League and winning such races becomes all the more realistic as does their chances of surviving in their first season back in the top flight.

“Amazing” Sulc would be a marquee signing

Of course, any promoted side welcoming star players from outside of the Premier League should be well aware of the risks given past examples, but that should not dissuade Leeds from making their move for Sulc this summer. The attacking midfielder is ready for a big move and, simply put, if it’s not Leeds then it may well be a Manchester City or Aston Villa this summer.

Having scored 12 goals and assisted a further 11 in all competitions so far this season, Sulc has picked up where he left off in the previous campaign in which he was described as “amazing” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig.

At 24 years old, the Czech Republic international is at the peak of his powers and capable of offering Farke an instant star at the heart of his Leeds side should the Whites win the race for his signature.

Securing a player who’s played an impressive role in Viktoria Plzen’s Europa League campaign, which has so far taken them to the last 16, would be quite the way for Leeds to commence their summer transfer window.