Leeds blow Inter Milan out of water with transfer bid, ‘deal could be done soon’

Leeds United may be in a position to beat Inter Milan to their first signing of the summer.

The Whites have already seen a number of links emerge in Yorkshire ahead of their upcoming return to Premier League action.

Daniel Farke is yet to add any fresh faces to his squad, but looks increasingly likely to do so as the window looks set to open in the coming days.

This could see the Elland Road club land a signing ahead of Champions League finalists Inter Milan, in a real coup for the Championship winners.

Leeds United and Inter Milan in summer transfer battle

It is destined to be a busy few months in LS11 as preparations begin in the hopes of avoiding relegation from the top division.

This is going to be no easy task after six of the last six promoted sides failed to earn survival, going down without a whimper in the end.

As a result, a number of top additions will be required, with Farke potentially set to build from the back and move forward.

This has seen a move for Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol be discussed by the Whites as defensive reinforcements are eyed.

Italian news outlet Corriere dello Sport have reported (13 June, page 21) a £14.4million bid from Leeds ahead of the summer window’s opening date.

The LS11 club are confident of concluding a deal quickly, but the Serie A outfit are confident of holding out for at least £21.2m for the Slovenia international.

Now the second-tier champions competition from Inter Milan, but it appears that a move to Yorkshire could be on the cards for the defender.

Leeds United to win race for Bijol

It can only be seen as a huge positive to beat such an elite side like the Italian giants in the signing of any player.