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title: "Leeds: Whites keen on Matheus Pereira"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2021-05-12T13:35:39Z"
modified: "2021-05-12T13:35:39Z"
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# Leeds: Whites keen on Matheus Pereira

**Leeds United are thought to be keen on bringing West Brom star Matheus Pereira to Elland Road this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds fans wanted him signed

Pereira has been part of a Baggies side who have failed to remain in the Premier League after they came up alongside the Whites last season, with their [relegation back to the Championship confirmed on Sunday](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56960423).

The 25-year-old has starred at The Hawthorns, though, scoring [10 times and registering five assists in 31 league appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matheus-pereira/leistungsdaten/spieler/225984).

His display against Southampton last month caught the eye of [some Whites supporters, who urged the club to move for the Brazilian in the upcoming window](https://tbrfootball.com/leeds-fans-want-a-west-brom-player-signed-if-they-go-down-would-cost-17m/).

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### The Latest: Orta and co not the only ones keen

According to the [Daily Express](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1434657/Leicester-Matheus-Pereira-transfer-news-West-Brom-West-Ham-Leeds-RB-Leipzig), the Whites are now in fact interested in Pereira, who is on [£39,000-a-week](https://salarysport.com/football/player/matheus-pereira/) in the Midlands.

Leicester, RB Leipzig and West Ham are also keen on Pereira’s services, with the Baggies [anticipated to demand up to £30m](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1434657/Leicester-Matheus-Pereira-transfer-news-West-Brom-West-Ham-Leeds-RB-Leipzig) for the attacking midfielder described as a [‘great talent’ by Michael Brown](https://www.footballinsider247.com/what-a-talent-exclusive-pundit-reacts-as-west-brom-agree-12m-contract/).

So much interest from top sides is perhaps no surprise given the quality the Brazilian has shown in such a poor side this term.

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### The Verdict: Orta should try his luck

Victor Orta, who is of course the main man when it comes to transfer dealings at Elland Road, should make a move for Pereira ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Leeds hero [Pablo Hernandez looks set to move on in the summer](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/trusted-reporter-reveals-real-reasons-why-pablo-hernandez-will-leave-leeds), so Pereira could come in to seriously rival the likes of Rodrigo and Tyler Roberts in a number 10 role.

Should Pereira move to Yorkshire, that may also then allow Rodrigo to rival Patrick Bamford as a starting striker, with the Brazilian occupying a position behind the forward.

He could well come at a [club-record](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transferrekorde/verein/399) price, but he’s managed to produce [two brilliant personal seasons in England](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matheus-pereira/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/225984) now, and could fit into Marcelo Bielsa’s attack-minded squad with ease, as he is also [capable of playing on either wing](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matheus-pereira/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/225984).

***In other news: Noel Whelan addresses Raphinha rumours, find out more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-noel-whelan-bemoans-raphinha-transfer-rumours/https%3a/www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-noel-whelan-bemoans-raphinha-transfer-rumours/).***