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title: "Leeds: Whites linked with Michy Batshuayi"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2022-04-21T16:40:22Z"
modified: "2022-04-21T16:40:22Z"
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# Leeds: Whites linked with Michy Batshuayi

**Leeds United are interested in signing Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi this summer, according to [TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea/exclusive-greenlight-batshuayi-exit-leeds-everton-among-quinet-interested).**

### The Lowdown: Batshuayi at Besiktas

Batshuayi, who has been on the books at Stamford Bridge since [2016](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michy-batshuayi/transfers/spieler/179184), is currently out on loan at Turkish side Besiktas.

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The Belgium international has scored [14 goals in 28 Super Lig games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michy-batshuayi/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/179184), taking his senior career tally for club and country to a quite impressive [161](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michy-batshuayi/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/179184).

The 28-year-old’s improving form appears to have caught the eye of Victor Orta once again after [links](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/leeds-chelsea-michy-batshuayi-flop-thrived-under-bielsa) last year, and the Leeds chief could now go to Andrea Radrizzani to fund a cut-price summer move for Jesse Marsch.

### The Latest: Leeds interest

[TEAMtalk](https://www.teamtalk.com/chelsea/exclusive-greenlight-batshuayi-exit-leeds-everton-among-quinet-interested) shared a story regarding Batshuayi on Wednesday afternoon, suggesting he will depart Chelsea this summer and could remain in the Premier League in what was described as a possible gamble.

Leeds, Brighton, Everton, Southampton and Wolves are all keen, while clubs in Germany, Italy and Spain are also interested along with Besiktas.

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### The Verdict: Gamble indeed

Batshuayi, who previously called former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa [‘crazy’](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/michy-batshuayi-marcelo-bielsa-reunion-19785604), has struggled in England, so a move to Elland Road could be a gamble by Whites chiefs.

The forward netted just [three times in 34 Premier League appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michy-batshuayi/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/179184) in 2019/20 and 2020/21, so despite impressing in Turkey this season, there is no guarantee he will continue that form back in England.

Leeds do need a striker ahead of Marsch’s first full season in charge following Patrick Bamford’s injury issues though, and it looks as if Batshuayi could be a real target to keep an eye on.

***In other news: [Sky Sports now share big news on Leeds star’s Elland Road future; ‘dealing’ already happening.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-sky-sports-journalist-shares-kalvin-phillips-update/)***