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title: "Leeds: Paul Robinson reacts to Hakim Ziyech links"
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published: "2022-07-01T17:50:34Z"
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# Leeds: Paul Robinson reacts to Hakim Ziyech links

**Former [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been reacting to the club’s reported interest in Chelsea attacker Hakim Ziyech.**

### The Lowdown: Ziyech links

The Whites are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements ahead of the new season and look set to lose star man Raphinha. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1541846496022335488) revealed earlier in the week that Leeds and Chelsea have agreed on a fee for the Brazilian worth around £60m-£65m.

Journalist [Ben Jacobs](https://motleedsnews.com/transfers/leeds-united-want-hakim-ziyech-chelsea-could-use-him-in-swap-deal-for-raphinha/) stated prior to that agreement that the Whites were keen to bring Ziyech to Yorkshire in a potential swap deal after talking to ‘Leeds sources’. The 29-year-old, who was hailed [“magical”](https://twitter.com/FrankKhalidUK/status/1539322159146930177) by Blues influencer Frank Khalid, is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hakim-ziyech/profil/spieler/217111) an attacking midfielder but can also play as a right-winger.

### The Latest: Robinson’s comments

Robinson, who contributes for [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12599291/paul-robinson-leeds-survival-destiny-is-in-their-own-hands), was talking to [MOT Leeds News](https://motleedsnews.com/exclusives/leeds-united-sky-sports-pundit-shocked-hakim-ziyech-transfer-speculation-emerges/) regarding the links to Ziyech.

He was shocked at the rumour and said there is ‘no way’ the Moroccan would swap Stamford Bridge for Elland Road.

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> “I can’t see that. Who’s dreamt that one up?
>
> “There’s no way that Ziyech is coming to Leeds.
>
> “I don’t think he’d fit into the system, I don’t think he’d fit into the ethos of what Jesse Marsch wants to do.
>
> “He’s a top-quality player but he’s a luxury player.
>
> “He’s not the type of player I’d want in my dressing room if we’re fighting relegation.
>
> “And I strongly suspect with his CV and the level he’s playing at, he’s not going to want a relegation fight on his hands next season.”

### The Verdict: Agree

We feel Robinson has got this one spot on. Ziyech made a [£36m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hakim-ziyech/transfers/spieler/217111) move to Chelsea from Ajax back in 2020 and has made [83](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hakim-ziyech/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/217111) appearances for the Blues, contributing to [24](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hakim-ziyech/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/217111) goals.

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He has played in either the [Champions League or Europa League](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hakim-ziyech/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/217111) throughout the majority of his career, so you’d expect he wouldn’t want to sacrifice that luxury at this stage of his career by signing for a Leeds side who just avoided relegation last season.

Leeds do need attacking reinforcements, though, but using funds from Raphinha’s potential exit and shopping abroad for a player like [Charles de Ketelaere](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/charles-de-ketelaere-transfer-bid-leeds-brugge-orta/) could be a wiser move in the long run.