Former Leeds United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has tipped the Whites to pip Everton to the signing of Real Madrid legend Marcelo this summer.
The Lowdown: Leeds linked with Marcelo move
Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly eyed up an audacious swoop for the Brazilian left-back, as he looks to sign a new player in that position.
With Ezgjan Alioski widely expected to leave, Marcelo has emerged as a shock target for Leeds, having won four Champions League titles with Madrid.
The Latest: Kenny tips Whites to make signing
While nothing too concrete has arrived with regards to the move, someone who is confident about it happening is ex-Whites man Kenny.
Speaking to Football Insider, he claimed Leeds have more chance of acquiring Marcelo's signature than Everton, who are also believed to in the race:
"I rate this. What a player he has been and what a career he’s had. With Bielsa, they’ve got a chance at pulling that one off. He’d be an unbelievable signing, for me.
"Everton have stalled a bit at the moment. But Leeds are up-and-coming. So as it stands, it would have to be Leeds because they’re a club on the up compared to where Everton are at the moment.
"They play with a lot of freedom as well which Marcelo will like."
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The Verdict: Potential special signing
If Leeds did manage to sign Marcelo, it would be an unbelievable coup, considering he is arguably the greatest left-back of the last 10 years.
At 33, he may not at his peak anymore, but he could still bring an invaluable winning mentality to the team, not to mention enduring top-class ability - his control on the ball is something very few defenders will ever get near.
With a lot of clubs expected to be interested - his Madrid contract expires next summer - Bielsa will do very well to entice Marcelo to Elland Road, but there would be understandable excitement if it happened.
In other news, Leeds have been linked with another move for a player this summer - find out who it is here.