Brighton submitting new bid for Leeds star Georginio Rutter – expert
Brighton are expected to return with an increased offer to sign Leeds United star Georginio Rutter after seeing a £30million bid rejected.
Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who is well connected at his old club, admitted he was surprised the initial bid was rejected, but expects the Premier League outfit to return imminently with an improved offer.
He went on to explain that any money made from Rutter’s sale should be reinvested into the squad to boost their bid for promotion to the Premier League.
After narrowly missing out on promotion via the playoffs last season, Daniel Farke has been tipped to improve his squad in the transfer market over the coming weeks.
Brighton tipped to return with bid for Leeds United star Georginio Rutter
As shared by Football Insider, Leeds fans have called for a potential £40million offer for the Frenchman to be accepted by the club after his performances last season.
Robinson was also not impressed by Rutter’s displays, labelling him “sporadic”, despite acknowledging the key role he played in Daniel Farke’s side.
“I don’t think £30million is a bad price for Rutter,” he told Football Insider.
“I’m surprised Leeds turned that bid down. They obviously think they can get more for him.
“I think he was sporadic during the season. Piroe had a good start to the season too, but neither of them scored the amount of goals you want from a number nine.
“I’d be surprised if Rutter didn’t leave.
“If Brighton are still at the table with that type of money already then that’s only going to be pushed up, but I think it’s a good deal.
“If they can get more than £30million for Rutter, some of it can be reinvested in an out-and-out number nine.
“Ideally, you wouldn’t want either him or Summerville to go because they were an important part of the squad last season.
“£30million for Rutter would not be a bad deal as long as it goes back into the squad.”
In other news, Leeds fans love what they saw Rutter do in new footage.
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