Pundit thrilled by Leeds as medical scheduled for ‘potential world beater’ Firpo
Alan Hutton has tipped Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo to be an “excellent signing” for Leeds United.
The former Scotland defender, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, suggested the “outstanding” 24-year-old was perfect for Marcelo Bielsa’s style of play.
As revealed by Football Insider on Tuesday (June 29th), Leeds have agreed a £12.8million deal to sign Firpo, with a medical scheduled for this week.
It is understood rival suitors, which include Inter and AC Milan, have been he is bound for Elland Road.
He joined Barca from Real Betis for around £16million in 2019 and still has three years left on his contract.
Hutton admitted signing a new left-back was a must for Leeds this summer.
He suggested Firpo’s impending arrival was a statement of intent at Elland Road.
Hutton told Football Insider’s Russell Edge: “He was at Betis before he joined Barcelona. He’s an outstanding player.
“I was reading quotes by Abidal, who signed him, some of the stuff he was saying about him. How he could be one of the best left-backs in the world, he just has to be patient and learn.
“I think this move just shows you what type of player Leeds are trying to attract. Reading about the style of player that he is, I think he’d definitely fit into a Bielsa side.
“It’s a position where they need someone in. It’s as simple as that and I think they’re aiming high. It obviously shows you where they’re trying to go with this squad.
“It’s only going to be exciting for the league if they come back even stronger because I thought they were excellent last year.
“I think that’d be an excellent signing.”
In other news, Leeds United have agreed terms of new signing after seven-figure bid accepted.