Leeds United target Jesus Vazquez shone for Valencia in a quietly-arranged friendly against a young Whites side.
The Lowdown: Vazquez links
Reports last month suggested that Leeds – along with Inter Milan and AZ Alkmaar – like Vazquez, who can play as a left-back, left midfielder or left winger. [Transfermarkt]
The 19-year-old has a €40m (£34.5m) release clause and a loan move to Elland Road in 2023 has been mooted in recent weeks.
The Latest: Three assists
One Spanish outlet focused on Vazquez’s display in the 8-0 win against Leeds’ youngsters in a quietly arranged friendly, stating that he registered three assists in nine minutes against Leeds.
They added that the youngster needs minutes and Valencia will need to make a decision on his future in the winter window.
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The Verdict: Orta impressed?
You’d expect that sporting director Victor Orta would have watched the friendly, and he may have been impressed with Vazquez.
Should he become available for transfer, a move to Yorkshire could make sense, whether that be on loan with a potential option to buy.
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He’d be able to rival Pascal Struijk and Junior Firpo in the first team while also possibly getting regular minutes in a competitive under-21 side.
That could appeal to Leeds, but whether or not that appeals to Valencia and Vazquez is another question.