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title: "Leeds: Whites eye up move for Junior Firpo"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2021-06-28T11:05:06Z"
modified: "2021-06-28T11:05:06Z"
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# Leeds: Whites eye up move for Junior Firpo

**Leeds United are interested in signing Barcelona defender Junior Firpo this summer as their search for a new left-back continues.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds look for new left-back

Marcelo Bielsa will be eyeing up reinforcements throughout his squad in the summer transfer window, but left-back could be a priority position for the manager.

With Ezgjan Alioski’s future very much [up in the air](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-pundit-claims-ezgjan-alioski-decision-is-imminent/), additions in that area could be essential as Leeds look to continue their current rise.

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### The Latest: Whites interested in signing Firpo

According to [The Yorkshire Evening Post](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/attacking-barcelona-left-back-junior-firpo-on-victor-ortas-leeds-united-transfer-shortlist-latest-on-matheus-cunha-and-nahitan-nandez-3287897)‘s Graham Smyth, the Whites are keen on bringing Firpo to the club, with the Spaniard being described as a ‘strong candidate’ at left-back. A number of other clubs are also interested in signing the 24-year-old, though, with Napoli mentioned in the report.

Firpo made just seven appearances for Barca in La Liga last season, struggling to oust first-choice left-back Jordi Alba from the starting lineup ([Transfermarkt](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/65/Show/Spain-Barcelona)).

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### The Verdict: Exciting left-back option

Firpo seems to be an ideal option for Leeds, given his age and [style of play](https://totalfootballanalysis.com/player-analysis/junior-firpo-barcelona-201920-tactical-analysis-tactics), with his peak years not likely to arrive for a while.

The Spaniard enjoyed an [89.7&](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/351252/Show/J%C3%BAnior-Firpo) pass completion rate in the league last season, which suggest that he could thrive in Bielsa’s [possession-based system](https://theanalyst.com/2021/05/marcelo-bielsa-leeds/). Admittedly he wasn’t always tested defensively at Barca – he only averaged [0.1](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/351252/Show/Junior-Firpo) tackles per game – but his tally of [1.8](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/351252/History/Junior-Firpo) for Real Betis in 2018/19 suggests he can thrive in that area when required.

Leeds could do a lot worse than considering a move for Firpo, who may want a move to a club where he might enjoy more regular game-time.

***In other news, a pundit has claimed one Leeds player could be sold this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-danny-mills-claims-helder-costa-could-be-sold/).***