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title: "Leeds: Whites linked with move for Santiago Moreno"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-05-19T06:15:43Z"
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# Leeds: Whites linked with move for Santiago Moreno

**Leeds United have been linked with a summer move for Santiago Moreno, with the Colombian winger likened to a current Premier League superstar.**

### The Lowdown: Reinforcements needed this summer

The Whites may have enjoyed a highly impressive season, sitting [10th](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table) in the Premier League with two games remaining, but they must keep improving their squad.

Marcelo Bielsa may be looking to add more firepower, especially with Rodrigo’s future [up in the air](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/leeds-rodrigo-linked-with-two-la-liga-clubs/), and a fresh transfer link has emerged.

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### The Latest: Leeds linked with move for Moreno

According to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/rangers-want-moreno-signing/), both Leeds and Rangers are ‘keeping tabs’ on America de Cali striker Moreno, whose current deal runs until [December 2023](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/santiago-moreno/profil/spieler/654766).

The 21-year-old has been compared to Liverpool superstar Sadio Mane, in terms of playing style and the fact that he is ‘blisteringly quick’, which highlights the quality he possesses.

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### The Verdict: Exciting move

Moreno might not be a household name, but if someone with Marcelo Bielsa’s eye for detail is keen on him, it says a lot about his ability.

The Argentine is a master are getting the very best out of his players – Patrick Bamford is a good example of that, having enjoyed a [rags](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/patrick-bamford-leeds-united-australia-16593673) to [riches](https://www.premierleague.com/news/1871398) story at Elland Road – so he could turn the youngster into a top player.

Rangers could put a spanner in works, however, should the lure of playing under Steven Gerrard appeal to Moreno.

***In other news, one Leeds player has been tipped to sign a new contract at the end of the season. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-noel-whelan-tips-patrick-bamford-to-sign-new-deal/).***