Five centre-backs Leeds United could target after Pascal Struijk sale | OneFootball

Pascal Struijk is set to leave Leeds United for Brighton in the coming days. According to Leedsunited.news, a fee of about £20m is expected to prevent a free exit next summer.

The Dutch defender’s deal runs to the end of next season and the club had hoped for one. He has told Leeds he will not sign, Brighton moved and Leeds accepted.

Ousmane Diomande of Sporting has been linked with a club record offer, with chatter only from Portugal. The 22-year-old is expected to leave, Chelsea are thought to be ahead, yet Leeds could intensify interest.

Danilho Doekhi was first linked in January after confirmation he would depart Union Berlin at contract end. He leaves on a free on Tuesday, and Leeds’ interest is likely to persist.

Czech Republic captain Ladislav Krejci is heading home from the World Cup despite scoring against South Korea. He spent 2025-26 on loan at Wolves from Girona with an obligation, and Wolves are likely to sell once that goes through, Leeds interested.

Feyenoord’s Lee Han-beom has been noted by Leeds scouts at the World Cup. A left-footed centre-back on the left of a back three, he is valued for technique and set pieces and might suit.

Santiago Bueno featured for Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay at the World Cup and partnered Krejci at Wolves. Despite relegation, the pair impressed, and Wolves will need to cash in. Bueno may seek a move if he harbours long-term ambition of playing for Uruguay, with Leeds interested.

Source: Leedsunited.news