Leeds United are looking to tie up a replacement for Raphinha before the squad jet off for their pre-season tour of Australia. The Whites appear destined to lose their talismanic Brazilian this summer, though his desperation for Barcelona is looking like dragging out the saga a little while longer yet.
But the man Leeds have chosen to replace him with is Feyenoord’s Luis Sinisterra, who is looking like he will join the club by the end of this week. Sinisterra is a Colombian international left winger who scored 23 goals and provided 14 assists in all competitions last season and could become Feyenoord’s highest ever sale.
It is a deal that has seemingly been kept well under the radar by Leeds, with the first reports of the club’s interest only materialising on Monday. Here is all the latest regarding Sinisterra’s potential move to Elland Road.
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Leeds ‘to close’ Sinisterra deal
Leeds United are set to close the signing of Feyenoord winger Luis Sinisterra, according to the Daily Express. They claim the Colombian winger was excused from the Dutch side’s open training session on Monday to discuss terms with the Whites, which have now been agreed.
Leeds have also reached an agreement with Feyenoord for the deal meaning it could be wrapped up in the next couple of days, subject to a medical. Jesse Marsch’s side have moved quickly to beat off competition from Everton, Sevilla and Nice.
Deal advanced
Talks with Tyler Adams are at an advanced stage as Leeds United look to swiftly fill the hole left by Kalvin Phillips ahead of Sunday’s flight to Australia. The Whites hope to land the 23-year-old on a permanent transfer from RB Leipzig before Jesse Marsch takes the squad Down Under for more than two weeks.
While the move for Adams has moved quickly and may be completed towards the back end of the week, there is hope another target may even be confirmed before him. Luis Sinisterra came onto the radar in the Dutch press this morning with reports of an agreement with Feyenoord suggesting he too may be through the door this week.
Sinisterra is the long-term replacement for Raphinha, but could well sign on before the Brazilian moves out. Adams is well known to Marsch, who coached him at New York Red Bulls and Leipzig.
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Key Leeds target
Luis Sinisterra has emerged as a key transfer target with Leeds United and a prime candidate to replace Raphinha if the Brazilian departs Elland Road. The Feyenoord winger would cost the Whites between €20m and €30m according to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
Cody Gakpo and Charles De Ketelaere have already been circulated as players of interest to Victor Orta, but Sinisterra is considered to be high on the director of football’s shortlist. The 23-year-old is a Colombian international and plays as a wide forward.
After beginning his career with Once Caldas in his native Colombia, Sinisterra moved to Eredivisie with Feyenoord for around €2m in 2018. Last season proved something of a breakthrough for Sinisterra, who notched 23 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions.
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