Leeds would be foolish not to sign 26-year-old on a free, as Di Marzio delivers new update – Opinion

As Gianluca Di Marzio updates, Leeds United is one of three English clubs that have expressed interest in Kai Wagner, the left-back for the Philadelphia Union. Gianluca Di Marzio says that we would be unwise to wait to make a transfer.

The 26-year-old Wagner has excelled in the MLS for the past four years. He unexpectedly transferred from his own country to Union in 2019, and since then, he has played 165 times for the MLS team, contributing to 36 goals.

One of the best full-backs in American soccer, the German is a real talent. The fact that Wagner’s Union contract is set to expire on December 31 adds intrigue to the situation. accessible and cost-free.

Di Marzio reports that Wagner is set to leave his current side when his contract expires. He can already be approached on a pre-contract basis, having entered the final six months of his current Union deal.

The Italian reporter says Leeds, West Ham and Brentford have shown interest over the last 18 months. English, Italian and German clubs, too. Clearly, there is an admiration from Leeds in defender Wagner.

Leeds would be foolish not to make move for Kai Wagner

With Di Marzio reporting that he is going on a free transfer, Leeds cannot let this opportunity pass us by. A left-back is clearly a position that Leeds tried to improve in the summer – with Luke Thomas a target.

But leeds failed to bring in a left-sided defender and that is still an area in need of improvement. Sam Byram has excelled, but is injury prone and is right-footed. Junior Firpo is injured – and an exit is likely.

So, if a player like Wagner – who is capable of scoring, creating and defending well – is available on a free, then Leeds have got to move. He would be an incredibly good signing, ahead of January onwards.