Morita in the Premier League? Sporting midfielder sets tough terms | OneFootball

Hidemasa Morita is getting closer and closer to leaving Sporting at the end of the season, with the Premier League emerging as the most likely destination. The Japanese midfielder, whose contract with the Lions is coming to an end, has reportedly already given positive signals to Leeds United, although he has set one essential condition to move forward with the transfer.

According to the newspaper 'Daily Mail', Morita will only agree to join the English club if they secure survival in the top flight of English football. Leeds currently sit 15th in the table, six points clear of the relegation zone, with just four matches remaining until the end of the league campaign.

Interest from the Elland Road side is not new, but it has intensified in recent weeks, at a time when the future of the Japan international seems increasingly likely to lie away from Alvalade. Despite internal efforts to secure his stay, the most likely scenario is a free transfer departure in the summer.

If the move goes through, Morita could find other compatriots in the squad. Hiroki Ito, currently at Bayern Munich, and Ayase Ueda, of Feyenoord, are also on Leeds' radar, in a strategy that could help the midfielder adapt to English football.

In addition to these names, the British club also has Danilho Doekhi on its list, the Dutch centre-back whose contract with Union Berlin is coming to an end. The intention is to strengthen several areas of the team with a view to enjoying a calmer season in the Premier League.

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