Leeds United have been boosted in their attempts to sign Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez, with a January exit potentially on the cards.
The Lowdown: Nandez constantly linked with Leeds
Few players were linked with a move to Leeds in the summer more often than Nandez, who was constantly tipped to head to Elland Road, with Victor Orta even jetting to Sardinia to try and complete a move.
Instead, the 25-year-old ended up staying at Cagliari, for the time being at least, where he has registered two Serie A assists this season.
It appears as though Nandez could still move on in the near future, however, with Leeds receiving a fresh boost this week, in that respect.
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The Latest: January exit could happen
According to CalcioNapoli24 [via Sport Witness], Nandez 'can leave in January', with the midfielder on the cusp of winning his 50th cap for Uruguay.
West Ham are mentioned as coming 'very close' to signing him in the summer, perhaps suggesting that the Hammers could also make a move in January alongside the Whites.
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The Verdict: Snap him up, Orta
As reports continue to link Kalvin Phillips with a move away from Leeds, it could be that Marcelo Bielsa and Orta have to find a tailor-made replacement for him.
In Nandez, the Whites could have exactly that, with the Uruguayan a force both in and out of possession, as is the case with Phillips.
The Cagliari man is averaging 1.1 key passes per game in the league this season, which is almost double what the Leeds hero has managed (0.6), as well as making the same number of clearances (1.0).
A tenacious midfielder, tough in the tackle and composed on the ball, Orta and co couldn't ask for a much better Phillips replacement if one is needed.
In other news, Liverpool have again been linked with a move for a Premier League player. Find out who it is here.