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Leeds Explore January Loan for Leipzig's El Chadaille Bitshiabu

Leipzig's preference for a temporary move aligns with Leeds' push for short‑term defensive cover.

Overview

  • TeamTalk reports Leeds have opened talks and held internal discussions about the 20-year-old centre-back’s availability for January.
  • Fussball Transfers, cited by CaughtOffside, reports Leipzig do not plan a permanent sale in January but are open to a loan to secure the player minutes.
  • EPL Index highlights that Daniel Farke’s 3-5-2 has increased the need for centre-back depth behind Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk.
  • Fabrizio Romano says Premier League clubs have recently enquired, with the player described as unhappy with limited game time at Leipzig.
  • Coverage notes West Ham have been alerted, and a loan would fit Leeds’ financially cautious approach while adding a left-footed option with upside.