AdminManchester City’s recent spending spree, which has seen them part with around £120 million in January alone, may have significant implications for Leeds United. One of City’s new signings, Omar Marmoush, has joined the club in a £60 million deal, which could have a ripple effect on the transfer market. Leeds United had previously been linked with another of City’s new signings, Abdokudir Khusanov, but were unable to match the £33 million fee paid by City.
However, the Marmoush deal could ultimately benefit Leeds United. The sale of Marmoush to City has given his former club, Eintracht Frankfurt, a significant windfall of £60 million. Frankfurt are likely to use this money to rebuild their attack and strengthen their squad, and one of their top priorities is expected to be signing Leeds United loanee Rasmus Kristensen on a permanent deal. Kristensen has been a big hit in Germany, and Frankfurt are reportedly willing to pay £12.5 million to make his loan move permanent.
Frankfurt’s sporting director, Markus Krosche, has stated that the club will not simply use the Marmoush money to sign a direct replacement, but rather to improve the squad as a whole. This could be good news for Leeds United, as they may be able to negotiate a better deal for Kristensen’s transfer. Krosche has also made it clear that Frankfurt will not be held to ransom by other clubs and will only pay market-based prices for players.
The potential sale of Kristensen to Frankfurt could be a significant boost to Leeds United’s coffers, and could help the club to strengthen their own squad in the future. With Manchester City’s financial muscle having ended Leeds’ slim chances of signing Khusanov, the Marmoush deal could be a silver lining for the Yorkshire club.
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