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title: "Leeds United: Danny Mills touches on Leeds’ transfer links with Connor Goldson"
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published: "2020-05-30T06:00:48Z"
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# Leeds United: Danny Mills touches on Leeds’ transfer links with Connor Goldson

**Danny Mills has suggested that Rangers defender Connor Goldson would be a good signing for Leeds United, before making a claim over Virgil van Dijk.**

The 27-year-old centre-back is [attracting interest](https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-update-on-leeds-west-ham-plots-to-sign-rangers-colossus-valued-at-6m/) from a number of English clubs, with Leeds being joined by Premier League side West Ham United in a race to seal his signature this summer. With such interest emerging in the former Brighton defender, a latest report by [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-update-on-leeds-west-ham-plots-to-sign-rangers-colossus-valued-at-6m/) has claimed that Ibrox sources are desperate to keep him at the club.

Speaking on Leeds’ interest, Mills gave his opinion on a potential deal, debating whether or not the former Shrewsbury man could handle the Premier League. He told: [Football Insider:](https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-danny-mills-makes-van-dijk-claim-as-leeds-set-sights-on-6m-valued-star/)

*“There will always be that worry, the Premier League has some of the best players in the world but equally, everybody needs an opportunity.*

*“Who would have thought that Sheffield United would have done so well? A lot of those players played in League One and the Championship and people did not give them much hope, including me, but they have proved us all wrong.*

*“Sometimes a quality player needs an opportunity.*

*“People did not think that Van Dijk could do it early on. That is why he went to Southampton.*

*“Players need an opportunity and Goldson may just need somebody to put faith in him.”*

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard [has started Goldson in almost every game](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/connor-goldson/profil/spieler/163656) since he took charge at the Scottish club, indicating that the defender is a firm favourite of the manager. Prior to his arrival in the Scottish Premiership, Goldson spent time with Brighton, Cheltenham and Shrewsbury, starting [his professional career with the latter.](https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_3/9384030.stm)

It remains to be seen whether or not the centre-back can handle the likes of Sergio Aguero and Marcus Rashford next season if he features in the Premier League but the defender could be a good addition for Marcelo Bielsa’s side and provide a strong replacement for Ben White, who is set to return to Brighton upon the [expiry of his loan deal next month](https://www.brightonandhoveindependent.co.uk/sport/football/ben-white-signs-new-contract-with-brighton-but-joins-leeds-united-on-loan-1-8981572).

If Goldson can get anywhere near the same standing as [PFA Player of the Year](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48065752) Van Dijk, a summer deal could prove to be one of the best transfers in Leeds’ recent history.

***Do you think Goldson would do well at Leeds? Let us know in the comments section below…***