The exit news that has emerged around Pascal Struijk within the past 24 hours could hand out a promotion-crippling blow for Leeds United.
Speaking on the Unibet Belgium YouTube channel on Wednesday (15 November), the former RMC journalist Sacha Tavolieri revealed that the 24-year-old is “interested” in a move to Club Brugge ahead of the January transfer window
He said the Belgian side have maintained their interest from the summer in the Whites centre-back, who could be available for £13.1million after his “price has gone down” from the £15.7million he was previously valued a
There is no doubt that it could potentially derail Leeds’ promotion hopes if they were to lose the Belgian midway through the season.
He was one of the few first-team players who decided to remain at Elland Road from the side that was relegated from the Premier League last year.
The defender has been a standout in the heart of the Whites defence during this campaign after building up a solid partnership with Joe Rodon.
The pair have helped their side record the joint-second-best defensive record in the Championship, having conceded just 16 goals in as many games.
Struijk featured in every league match up until the 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday (11 November) after undergoing an operation to deal with a hernia problem.
Prior to missing the game against the Pilgrims, the centre-back had worn the captain’s armband in his previous five outings after taking on more of a leadership role this season
The Belgian has provided a calm head in front of keeper Illan Meslier, while he also has the ability to play out from the back and start attacks for his side.
