Leeds United linked with Omar Colley
Over the past couple of weeks, there has been intense speculation over the future of Omar Colley at Sampdoria.
Italian source report that Leeds United are linked with Sampdoria centre-back Omar Colley.
The Gambia international joined Sampdoria from Genk for a fee in the region of 8 million euros in July 2018. His contract expires in the summer of 2025.
The centre-back has featured in 23 matches this term, netting one goal in all competitions.
The 28-year-old is considered to be one of the best centre-backs in Gambia. Colley has earned 25 senior caps for the Gambia national team but is yet to open his goal-scoring account for his nation.
Omar Colley will be high in demand this summer, with him having enjoyed a sublime season for Sampdoria this term.
Leeds are looking to sign a centre-back and have identified the 28-year-old as potential transfer target.
Marcelo Bielsa is a firm fan of Sampdoria centre-back and Leeds could make a move for the player if the financial aspect makes sense.
Leeds United are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.
Omar Colley is often quick to scan the danger and is not shy of getting stuck in with some well-timed tackles to help secure possession back for his side. Colley has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.
According to the report, “Sampdoria defender Omar Colley is interesting Leeds United. TMW says Leeds have made contact with Sampdoria for Colley. Colley has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now, and the Serie A outfit are reportedly willing to sell him for the right price in the summer transfer window. The report claims that the 28-year-old is on the Whites’ radar and the Yorkshire club have now asked for information about the defender’s situation. Colley has also been a long-term target for Fulham.”
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Leeds might have to pay over the odds to sign the centre-back.
Sampdoria are preparing to sell their centre-back should they receive a massive offer for him.
Omar Colley ideal fit for Leeds United?
Omar Colley stands as an excellent option for Leeds.
The 28-year-old has all the skillset required to be a success story at Leeds United. Therefore, it makes sense for Bielsa to step up his attempts to bring the Gambia centre-back to Premier League side.
How strong that interest is and whether Leeds will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
