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Leeds United transfer rumours: Whites return for Rodrigo de Paul, summer signing decision praised

Leeds United's 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday means it's back-to-back defeats for Marcelo Bielsa's side.

The Whites have suffered a bit of a downturn in form, as they still settle back in the Premier League.

Bielsa may now have one eye on the January transfer window, with less than two months remaining until it opens.

Injuries in midfield to Kalvin Phillips and Jamie Shackleton, as well as long-term absentee, could tempt the Whites to strengthen that department.

Here, we have gathered the very latest transfer stories regarding Leeds.

De Paul rumours resurface

Marcelo Bielsa wants Leeds to back him in the January transfer window and finds the funds to sign summer target Rodrigo de Paul.

The Argentine was on the Whites radar in the summer but a transfer fee couldn't be agreed with Udinese, who demanded in excesses of £30million.

However, with Leeds suffering from injuries in midfield, Bielsa want the club to revisit a deal for De Paul, according to Don Balon .

They claim the 26-year-old was hoping for a switch to Elland Road this summer and would therefore welcome Leeds' renewed interest.

Jermain Beckford heaps praise on Rodrigo

Jermain Beckford has heaped praise on Rodrigo Moreno after his form for Leeds United.

Talking on the latest episode of the Doing A Leeds podcast Beckford said, “Rodrigo, mate, this guy is amazing.

“I didn’t realise how much went through him until that Leicester game. We just miss him, we miss that creativity, and the ball sticking in that number 10 role.

“My frustration is that we didn’t get him sooner. I desperately can’t wait for him to come back and fortunately, he’ll be back after the international break.”

Draxler talks

PSG Sporting Director Leonardo has confirmed that he plans on opening new contract talks with reported Leeds United target Julian Draxler.

The German was linked with a move to Elland Road this summer due to a lack of first-team football.

Draxler's contract is up this summer and, as a result, the club are planning to offer him fresh terms to prevent him talking away for free.

“We’ve started negotiations with Neymar, Mbappe and Di Maria to extend their contracts,” Leonardo said in a Q&A session on PSG’s official website.

“Bernat, too, and Draxler is at the end of his contract. Some young people too. We will intensify this.”

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