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title: "Leeds: Paddy Kenny reacts to Rasmus Kristensen update"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-06-04T13:40:05Z"
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# Leeds: Paddy Kenny reacts to Rasmus Kristensen update

**Former [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been reacting to the club’s proposed move for RB Salzburg right-back Rasmus Kristensen, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-hails-another-early-signing-after-leeds-sources-rasmus-kristensen-update/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Kristensen close

The Whites have already brought [Brenden Aaronson](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/29944/brenden-aaronson-to-join-leeds-united) to Elland Road from the Austrian giants and have now held more talks over a move for Kristensen.

Transfer expert [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1532634944354193408) revealed on Thursday morning that the 24-year-old is ‘expected to join Leeds in the coming days’.

Kristensen is due to undergo medical tests after international duty with Denmark and then a full agreement is set to be reached.

### The Latest: Kenny’s comments

Kenny, formerly of Leeds, was talking to [FI](https://www.footballinsider247.com/pundit-hails-another-early-signing-after-leeds-sources-rasmus-kristensen-update/) regarding the club’s next summer swoop.

He said that Kristensen ‘sounds like a quality player’ and praised Leeds for not hanging around.

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> “I have touched on this with Leeds plenty of times.
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> “By not signing anyone in January they put themselves in a position they should not have been in.
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> “The squad was so thin and it nearly cost them their Premier League status.
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> “It makes sense for the squad to be made bigger and to have people fighting for positions.
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> “That means they actually have replacements when there are injuries and suspensions.
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> “It’s another early signing as well so they aren’t waiting around which is what you want to see from Leeds now.
>
> “He sounds like a quality player so I’m looking forward to seeing him play.”

### The Verdict: Good start

Aaronson has become the club’s first permanent senior midfield signing since [2018](https://twitter.com/marshyleeds/status/1529570333728071680) and Kristensen looks set to take over from the injured Luke Ayling and Stuart Dallas at right-back.

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It’s a positive sign knowing that Andrea Radrizzani, Victor Orta and Jesse Marsch are looking to get deals finalised quickly following a serious scare last season.

However, more is required after Kristensen, with a new [striker and central midfielder](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ben-brereton-diaz-fee-set-27131073?1=) two more areas where the club want to add to, along with an [experienced goalkeeper](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ben-brereton-diaz-fee-set-27131073?1=) to help Illan Meslier.

***In other news: [‘Sources…’ – Journalist drops news on ‘quality’ Leeds striker target; ‘club reps’ in country.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-united-valentin-castellanos-transfer-update/)***