Leeds United’s interest in goalkeeper Noel Tornqvist has been strengthened by the player’s admission that it would be a “dream” to move to English football. Tornqvist’s impressive form for Mjallby has attracted interest from Leeds, as well as Danish and Dutch clubs.
Leeds, currently fifth in the Championship, may need to bring in a new goalkeeper in the future, and Tornqvist’s desire to play in the Premier League could make him an attractive option.
Leeds United’s hopes of signing Noel Tornqvist look as though they may have been given a lift.
That’s after the goalkeeper admitted it would be a “dream” to complete a move to English football, amid links with the Elland Road club.
Currently, Tornqvist is playing for Mjallby in the top-flight in his native Sweden, making a total of 32 appearances in all competitions for his current club.
However, the 21-year-old’s form, which has seen him help his side to ninth in the current table, and this year’s Swedish Cup final, has recently seen him linked with a move elsewhere in Europe.
According to recent reports from Swedish outlet Fotbolskanalen, Leeds had scouts in attendance to watch Tornqvist playing for Mjallby earlier this month.
However, the Whites were not alone with their interest in the goalkeeper, with Danish giants Copenhagen also thought to have watched him in that match.
Meanwhile, Mjallby’s director claimed that two Dutch clubs have also made their interest in Tornqvist known.
Now though, it seems as though Leeds may have been given a helping hand in the race to sign the goalkeeper, based on the player’s own comments about English football.
With Tornqvist having been brought up watching English football, it seems as though the desire to experience that for himself, could tip the balance in Leeds’ favour in the race for his signature.
Speaking in an interview with Futbolskanalen about his preferred destination for a future career move, the goalkeeper said: “It’s probably the Premier League and English football. You always remember when you were smaller with Saturdays at 4 pm.
“You might have had a match of your own in the morning, then you met some friends and watched English football. So England is the dream destination.”
As things stand, Tornqvist still has just over three years remaining on his current contract with Mjallby, securing his future in Sweden until the end of 2026, meaning the club are in a strong position to respond to offers for the 21-year-old.
Following their relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, Leeds have made a reasonably solid start to life back in the Championship.
