Leeds United are continually being linked with a move for Boca Juniors midfielder Nahita Nandez. According to reports from Italian media outlet TuttoMercatoWeb from 6-7 days ago, the South American heavyweights have already received an offer from Leeds United. However, clubs like AS Roma and Cagliari also seem interested in the Uruguayan midfielder and things aren’t going to be straightforward for the Whites.
Bielsa’s men managed to put their fate back in their own hands after they came back from behind to beat Millwall 3-2. Bristol City also did them a big favour by defeating Sheffield United, and the Whites have now opened up a two-point gap over the third spot.
Nandez is a signing which will elevate United to the next level, and they need to go after a midfielder especially if they make it to the Premier League. Bielsa has often chopped and changed and has used various players in different positions to deal with injuries and lack of depth in the squad. However, that approach would certainly backfire in the Premier League and the Whites will need to add solid options in the upcoming summer transfer window.
It seems like the club is already interested in the player as the offer is reportedly on Boca Juniors’ table. It remains to be seen what the offer was and whether it would be knocked back by the Argentine heavyweights. However, one clear thing is the fact that Leeds United seem very keen on the player.
And they have every right to be as Nandez is a little gladiator in the middle of the park. Standing at just 5ft6, the Uruguayan played a crucial role for his country in the 2018 World Cup where he started every game for them barring one. Nandez’s impressive work rate, intensity and tenacity would be a dream for someone like Bielsa as he often wants those qualities from his midfielder.
Nandez can play as a defensive midfielder and even in a box to box role. The 23-year-old also showcases impressive quality on the ball, and he can pick out his team-mates with some neat passes. All in all, Bielsa would be delighted to have a player of his quality. It is crucial that the club pulls off a signing like this if they make it to the Premier League.
However, AS Roma are going to be no pushovers in the transfer market and if they seem keen on the player, then the Whites might lose out. But as of now, it looks like United have made their first move as Boca Juniors have an offer on the table from the West Yorkshire outfit.
