Leeds United join race for Bundesliga talent Florian Grillitsch with Arsenal and Newcastle also keeping tabs on the midfielder… as Jesse Marsch prepares for life without Kalvin Phillips next season
Leeds United have joined the race for Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch26-year-old is out of contract in the summer and could move to Premier League Arsenal and Newcastle are also keeping tabs on the Austrian international Possible replacement for Kalvin Phillips who is expected to move in the summer
Leeds United have joined Arsenal and Newcastle United by expressing interest in Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch.
The 26-year old is out of contract this summer and his representatives have sounded out a number of Premier League sides plus elite clubs in Germany and Spain.
With Kalvin Phillips being linked with a possible move to Manchester United in the summer – Grillitsch has been identified as a possible replacement for the England international.
Leeds United are interested in signing Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch (middle)
The 26-year-old can operate as a defensive midfielder or as a central defender
Newcastle discussed the Austria international in January and his pending free agent status also appeals to Premier League rivals Arsenal, West Ham and Everton.
Grillitsch operates in a similar defensive midfield position to Kalvin Phillips but significantly taller than his England counterpart which means he can also play as a centre-back.
He’s made 18 Bundesliga appearances this year and has helped Hoffenheim push for a spot in Europe next season – a significant improvement from their 11th placed finish last season.
The Austrian international has been a regular feature in Hoffenheim’s team this season
Leeds want someone to replace…