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title: "Leeds: Premier League rival make Robin Koch inquiry"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-newcastle-robin-koch-transfer-update/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-03-08T11:20:58Z"
modified: "2023-03-08T11:20:58Z"
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# Leeds: Premier League rival make Robin Koch inquiry

**Newcastle United are thought to be interested in [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) defender Robin Koch, with an inquiry made over a potential deal.**

### The Lowdown: Praise from Gracia

Koch has been regular under both Jesse Marsch and [Javi Gracia](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/javi-gracia/) this season, missing just [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/robin-koch/leistungsdaten/spieler/328784) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) game. The 26-year-old has already received special [praise](https://tbrfootball.com/javi-gracia-singles-out-two-leeds-united-players-for-praise-after-win-against-southampton/) from the new Whites head coach following the 1-0 win over Southampton.

However, it looks as if his displays along with the possibility of relegation at Elland Road are alerting clubs over a potential Elland Road exit.

### The Latest: Transfer update

German news outlet [Sport1](https://www.sport1.de/news/internationaler-fussball/premier-league/2023/03/kehrt-dieser-dfb-legionar-zuruck-in-die-bundesliga-koch-ansage-an-flick) shared an update in the last 48 hours regarding Koch, saying he ‘would like to take the next step in his development for the new season’.

They add that Newcastle ‘above all’ are ‘interested’ in signing the defender this summer, but he has also received ‘inquiries’ from the Bundesliga.

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### The Verdict: Decision needed

Koch, hailed as ‘[outstanding](https://motleedsnews.com/matchday/sky-sports-pundit-blown-away-by-outstanding-leeds-united-man-robin-koch-in-battle-with-ivan-toney/)’ by Clinton Morrison, is only under contract in Yorkshire until [2024](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/robin-koch/profil/spieler/328784). Therefore, a decision may be needed from both the player and the club over the coming months over a new deal or a move away.

Should Leeds drop down to the Championship, then perhaps Leeds may look to cash in, especially as Koch has made more clearances than any Whites player and also ranks highly for interceptions and blocks made per 90, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds).

He already appears keen on taking the next step in his career, so Leeds may be hoping to receive more than the initial [£11.5m](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8676775/Leeds-close-Robin-Koch-signing-towering-Freiburg-defender-set-cost-11-5m.html) they paid back in 2020, with Newcastle’s owners worth [£320bn](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11434260/premier-league-richest-owners-2022-23/).