LEEDS UNITED are on the verge of signing Freiburg defender Robin Koch, reports claim.
The Whites are chasing the £20million German international as Marcelo Bielsa aims to strengthen his squad ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Robin Koch has impressed for FreiburgCredit: Getty Images – Getty
A number of clubs including Tottenham, Newcastle, Lazio and RB Leipzig have been credited with an interest in the 24-year-old.
But according to Football Insider, Koch has accepted a “long-term contract” at Elland Road.
And the Whites are nearing an agreement with Freiburg to sign the highly-rated centre-back.
Koch has made 87 appearances for Freiburg, after joining from hometown club Kaiserslautern in 2017.
He was handed his Germany debut last October by boss Joachim Low for a friendly with Argentina.
And his competitive international bow followed a month later, as he started a 4-0 Euro 2020 qualifying win over Belarus.
Koch is a useful defensive option, who can fill in at full-back or in defensive midfield in addition to his regular centre-back role.
His contract has entered its final 12 months, however, pressuring Freiburg into selling.
The 24-year-old made 87 appearances for FreiburgCredit: Getty – Contributor
The move will increase Leeds’ week of spending, after they completed the club-record signing of Rodrigo from Valencia.
At £36million, the Spanish international has smashed the club’s transfer record, signing a four-year deal.
The Whites have also signed 18-year-old striker Sam Greenwood from Arsenal on a three-year deal.
Leeds United sign Sam Greenwood from Arsenal after beating Man Utd and AC Milan to the England youth international
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
