Leeds initiate move for Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci | OneFootball

Leeds United are showing strong interest in signing centre-half Ladislav Krejci this summer, according to Express & Star’s Liam Keen.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely heading to the second division at the end of this season, and Leeds are looking to pounce on the opportunity to sign the Czech Republic international (25 caps).

Leeds are already planning for next season and have eyes on Krejci, who has impressed in the Premier League this term following a loan from Girona that Wolves will make permanent.

There is no guarantee that he will stay after they sign him (£26 million fee), with Leeds showing interest. Talks are underway with intermediaries.

Krejci has won 56% of his aerial and 41% of his ground duels so far, helping to keep three clean sheets in 28 league appearances.

Leeds have switched to a back three and stuck to that set-up for most of the second half of the season.

The Whites could use another centre-half in the squad to make up the numbers, and Krejci fits the bill, especially if they can get him for a great price.

Krejci has been an exceptional summer signing and one of the outstanding players in Wolves’ abysmal season.

Lauded as a ‘technical player’, he can also deputise in midfield and has shown remarkable leadership qualities.

He can help Leeds as they bid to retain their Premier League status at the end of next season.

Leeds should also be looking at other names, such as Chelsea’s Tosin Adarabioyo.

The 6ft5 centre-back is expected to be available this summer and would immediately add presence, composure, and top-flight experience to Leeds’ backline.

Comfortable in possession and dominant in the air, he suits a back-three system. He can seamlessly slot into the middle or the right side.

Adarabioyo has Champions League experience and has been a key Premier League defender for a mid-table team, with the potential to start for a top-six side.

He is the kind of signing that doesn’t just fill a gap, but genuinely raises the defensive ceiling at Elland Road.