Leeds initiate move for Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci

Leeds initiate move for Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci

Leeds United are showing strong interest in signing centre-half Ladislav Krejci this summer, according to Express & Star’s Liam Keen.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely heading to the second division at the end of this season, and Leeds are looking to pounce on the opportunity to sign the Czech Republic international (25 caps).

Leeds are already planning for next season and have eyes on Krejci, who has impressed in the Premier League this term following a loan from Girona that Wolves will make permanent.

There is no guarantee that he will stay after they sign him (£26 million fee), with Leeds showing interest. Talks are underway with intermediaries.

Krejci has won 56% of his aerial and 41% of his ground duels so far, helping to keep three clean sheets in 28 league appearances.

Leeds have switched to a back three and stuck to that set-up for most of the second half of the season.

The Whites could use another centre-half in the squad to make up the numbers, and Krejci fits the bill, especially if they can get him for a great price.