Leeds United could move ahead of a number of clubs in the race to sign up and coming Croatian talent Dion Beljo, according to reports in Germany. Bild, a German media outlet, claim the striker is losing patience with Borussia Monchengladbach over a reported move to the Bundesliga side.
It's believes the Germany side view Beljo as a long-term successor to that of French forward Marcus Thuram, who has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. The French international is widely expected to leave Borussia next summer, with his contract expiring in 2023.
The Bundesliga side reportedly made contact to sign Beljo during the recent summer window, but no move would come to fruition. The 20-year old has scored eight goals and notched two assists in 16 league games for Osijek so far this season.
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However, with Monchengladbach still hopeful of keeping Thuram at the club, it's believes Beljo is losing patience with the club. The young Croatian, who has seen comparisons to Erling Haaland and Dusan Vlahovic given his stature, standing at 6ft4.
Beljo has previously gone on record to talk about his admiration for both Leeds United and Newcastle United, but it's unclear at this stage whether there is any interest in the young striker from either club. What is clear, if Monchengladbach stall in their pursuit of Beljo, it could open the door for the Whites to nip in.
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