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Leeds United target Charles De Ketelaere likened to Lionel Messi and Kevin De Bruyne

Leeds United are reportedly showing strong interest in signing Belgium international Charles De Ketelaere. According to the Athletic, the Whites are keen to take the forward from Club Bruges this summer as they look to bolster their attacking options.

De Ketelaere caught the eye last season with his performances up front for the Belgian champions, scoring 18 goals in all competitions to help Bruges to a league and Belgian Super Cup double. As such, he is attracting plenty of attention from around the continent with Leicester City being said to be keen earlier this month, while AC Milan have also been linked.

However, Leeds are in the hunt for the 21-year-old, who has won eight caps for his country since making his debut in November 2020. De Ketelaere emerged through the youth ranks at Bruges and he has now made 90 appearances for the first-team, with last season being by far his most successful in terms of goals scored and progress.

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