Leeds keen on highly rated defender, they will have to pay £5m to sign him – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Hibernian defender Josh Doig in recent weeks.
According to Leeds Live, the 19-year-old defender will cost around £5 million this summer.
Apparently, several Premier League clubs are keen on signing the young left-back but none of them have come close to meeting the Scottish club’s valuation so far. Apparently, his suitors are reluctant to pay any more £3million.
Leeds could definitely use more depth in the full-back areas and the 19-year-old could be the ideal backup option to Junior Firpo.
The youngster has been likened to the Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney and he is highly rated in Scotland.
The 19-year-old has the potential to develop into a top-class player with coaching and game time. The reported £5 million asking price could look like a bargain if he manages to fulfil his potential.
Marcelo Bielsa has done well to develop young players like Kalvin Phillips since taking over at Elland Road and he could have a transformative effect on the development of Doig as well.
The chance to move to the Premier League could be a tempting proposition for the young defender. A move to Leeds would be a massive step up in the player’s career.
He could develop quickly by working with a top-class manager like Bielsa and playing alongside quality footballers at Elland Road.
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Author:Sai