Leeds hopes to be open for business in January. (Photo by Karl Lesseen/Getty Images)
Leeds United are interested in signing Internacional striker Raikkonen.
The 17-year-old centre-forward has impressed with the club’s youth team and his performances have attracted the attention of several clubs. Teams across Europe and South America are monitoring his progress and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Leeds and Newcastle keen to sign Raikkonen
Leeds United and Newcastle United are keen to sign the 17-year-old from the Premier League, according to a report in Reims. It remains to be seen whether they decide to take over the interest and make a formal offer to complete the deal.
Leeds could use more quality and depth in their attacking line-up, and the 17-year-old would be a long-term signing. He is not yet ready for the Premier League but could be a future investment for the club.
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Raikkonen may consider a move
The opportunity to move to England would be an exciting one for the young attacker. It would be a big step up for him and he will want to establish himself as a first-team player for the club in the future.
Leeds have been successful in developing young players in the past and they could play a key role in the development of their attackers. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount, he could be a great bargain down the road.
Newcastle, on the other hand, are looking to build a formidable squad for the future, so it’s no wonder they want to sign elite young players. They have the financial power to pay a premium for the player and it will be interesting to see if they can win the race for his signature.
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