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title: "Leeds defender Robin Koch wanted by many clubs"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-03-15T20:40:06Z"
modified: "2023-03-15T20:40:06Z"
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# Leeds defender Robin Koch wanted by many clubs

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) centre-back Robin Koch ‘has many clubs interested’ in his services, according to transfer expert [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/03/14/leeds-united-transfer-news-romano-on-koch-newcastle/).**

### The Lowdown: Contract talks

Koch has missed just [one](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/robin-koch/leistungsdaten/spieler/328784) [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) fixture this season, featuring regularly alongside January signing Max Wober in recent weeks under new head coach [Javi Gracia](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/javi-gracia/).

The German has [admitted](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/robin-koch-leeds-captain-news-latest/) that he would be open to becoming Whites captain in the future and has also said that his advisor has already held talks with Elland Road officials over a new contract. The defender’s current deal expires in [2024](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/robin-koch/profil/spieler/328784), with Koch recently [saying](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-contract-talks-robin-koch-news/):

*“During the season, I want to distract myself as little as possible with planning for the future.*

*“The first talks between the club and my advisor are currently underway. Towards the end of the season and during the summer break, I will deal with that. Now my focus is 100 per cent on our games and goals.”*

However, despite the in-house talks over a new contract, it looks as if he is of interest to a plethora of clubs ahead of the summer window.

### The Latest: Romano’s comments

Romano was talking in his [Caught Offside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/03/14/leeds-united-transfer-news-romano-on-koch-newcastle/) column regarding Koch in the last 48 hours. He name-checked Newcastle following links of a move to St James’ Park for Koch, adding that ‘many clubs’ are ‘interested’ in the Leeds man.

*“On links with Robin Koch – Newcastle are still preparing their summer strategy, I’m not sure the targets are 100% clear at this stage.*

*“For sure they will be busy and they are tracking many players. “Koch has many clubs interested but it’s not something advanced at this stage.”*

### The Verdict: One to watch

Should Leeds suffer relegation to the Championship, then perhaps Koch could be one of a number of players to leave Elland Road, potentially alongside young forward Wilfried Gnonto, who is attracting [interest](https://www.calciomercatoweb.it/2023/03/13/gnonto-torna-e-tradisce-linter-soldi-e-scambio/) from Juventus.

Koch has impressed at centre-back in 2023, coming in for praise from Sky Sports pundit [Clinton Morrison](https://motleedsnews.com/matchday/sky-sports-pundit-blown-away-by-outstanding-leeds-united-man-robin-koch-in-battle-with-ivan-toney/), who said this about the defender following the 0-0 draw with Brentford in January.

*‘I thought Robin Koch at the back was outstanding.*

*‘I thought he was brilliant. He put his body on the line, he defended well. He had a real good battle with Ivan Toney. Both players got booked, and you have to battle Ivan Toney because he’s a brilliant striker who can cause you problems. He was in his face and was battling him, but they defended ever so well.’*

Therefore, it could be one to keep an eye on over the coming months, but hopefully, Koch will help Leeds remain in the top flight, which will leave the Whites in a good position to fend off potential offers, especially if the player signs new terms in Yorkshire.