UCL club make first contact to sign "crucial" Leeds star in blow for Farke

As Leeds United continue their push for Championship promotion, one Champions League club have reportedly already made contact in pursuit of dealing Daniel Farke a frustrating blow once the summer rolls around.

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With just 11 games remaining, the Whites sit top of the Championship with five points separating themselves and Burnley in third. As things stand, Farke’s side will be playing in the Premier League next season. As Elland Road knows so well, however, nothing is guaranteed in England’s second division and Leeds will be desperate to get back to winning ways after a frustrating 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion last time out.

Meanwhile, the 49ers could yet commence their search for potential summer reinforcements sooner rather than later with the Premier League in mind. All it takes is one look at Southampton, Ipswich Town and Leicester City to know just how important recruitment is and Leeds will be hoping to avoid repeating their mistakes.

At the same time, however, the Yorkshire club will also be focused on keeping hold of key players following reports that one man has particularly attracted interest from around Europe.

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According to Football Transfers in the Netherlands, Feyenoord have now made contact over signing Pascal Struijk this summer and are committed to signing the Leeds defender ahead of interest from Tottenham Hotspur in the coming months.

A key man under Farke, Struijk is a player who’s ready to step back in the Premier League. Leeds will just be hoping that it’s with them rather than Spurs. The interest of Feyenoord could also spoil that plan altogether, with the Dutch club likely to be in a position to offer some form of European football next season.

Given that their own defensive star, David Hancko, has received reported interest of his own from the likes of Liverpool, Feyenoord could yet be forced to go all out in pursuit of a replacement this summer.

Leeds must keep hold of “crucial” Struijk

If Leeds needed any further motivation to earn their way back into the Premier League this season, then recent interest in Struijk’s signature should be more than enough encouragement. A place back in England’s top flight could quickly fend off any interest from Spurs and end Feyenoord’s attempts to welcome the Dutchman back to his home country this summer.

Farke has been aware of the defender’s importance for some time, telling reporters in the early stages of last season: “He adapted well to my demands and he’s played a crucial part. We don’t have to talk about his skills with the ball. I’m very pleased with his development.”

If there were still some waiting to be convinced about his quality too, then Struijk’s recent last-gasp winner against promotion rivals Sunderland should have put an end to that doubt once and for all.

With Feyenoord chasing his signature, promotion is more important than ever if Leeds want to keep hold of Struijk this summer.