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Alfie Gilchrist, a defender for Chelsea, has reportedly expressed interest in joining Leeds United on loan this summer.
After missing out on promotion, Leeds United are preparing for another Championship season.
It’s well known that the summer will be challenging because player sales will likely be required and key players will surely depart Elland Road.
Journalist Ben Jacobs disclosed that Leeds hopes to sign Alfie Gilchrist this summer on loan.
The 20-year-old made his breakthrough into the Stamford Bridge starting lineup in the 2023–24 campaign, sparking interest from Championship teams.
In addition to mentioning Preston and Blackburn Rovers as clubs interested in the Premier League star, Jacobs has stated that the Whites are open to a season-long loan.
Leeds might not be able to complete a deal until after preseason, according to Jacobs, who gave an update on potential move on the Just Joe Football Show
He said: “The feeling is he will be loaned out to a Championship club, that’s the plan and the player’s intent. It’s very unlikely in the position he plays that Chelsea will think otherwise, the only question mark is when in the window as sometimes clubs like Chelsea want to take the player over to pre-season first.
I am sure in the coming weeks he will end up at a Championship club, but it might be more like late July or early August because of what I said. You’ve got Leeds, Preston and Blackburn as the clubs who have made a formative approach.
“To all intents and purposes Gilchrist would be open to a Leeds move. He has great respect, Chelsea and Leeds have a great rivalry but nonetheless, he would go there. He would be very willing to help Leeds fight and get promoted.”