Forty million euros was on the table from Leeds United for Charles De Ketelaere, but it went unspent as the Belgian moved to Milan. That bid was confirmed by Andrea Radrizzani on the eve of the new season, but Jesse Marsch has now suggested there are not ‘big amounts of money’ for a ‘huge transfer’ this month.
The hole De Ketelaere would have filled remains the outstanding piece of business fans are waiting on from the Whites in this summer window. Marsch has openly admitted another forward would aid the balance of his squad, but it would have to be the right player at the right price.
The 50-day wait between Luis Sinisterra and the club’s next major purchase underlines how particular the profile is for the striker they might move for. Victor Orta is not rushing into anything and may not even add anyone before 11pm on September 1.
