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title: "Leeds: Whites tipped to make move for Divock Origi"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-07-25T19:15:48Z"
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# Leeds: Whites tipped to make move for Divock Origi

**Leeds United should make a move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi this summer, according to former England international Kevin Phillips.**

### The Lowdown: Origi the big-game player

Origi may not have been a regular starter for Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, but he has still contributed hugely to their recent successes, being [hailed](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/376747-jurgen-klopp-divock-origi-rotation-bournemouth-liverpool#) as ‘exceptional’ by his manager.

The Belgian scored in the 2019 Champions League final win over Tottenham, also netting twice in the famous 4-0 win over Barcelona in the semi-final and scoring an injury-time winner in a Merseyside derby, proving that he can be a big-game player.

Origi could leave Liverpool this summer, however, and Leeds have been [urged](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-urged-to-swoop-for-origi-and-one-more-striker-by-whelan/) to sign him in the past.

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### The Latest: Phillips gets behind move

Speaking to [*Football Insider*](https://www.footballinsider247.com/phillips-predicts-leeds-swoop-for-origi-after-15m-update/), Phillips talked up the idea of the 26-year-old heading to Elland Road, saying it is a move that makes sense:

> “Maybe someone like Divock Origi. Maybe Leeds could nick in and get him from Liverpool. At that price? Certainly.
>
> “With the time left in the window, I think we will see Leeds move for him, or a player like that.”

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### The Verdict: Ticks the boxes

Origi could be an ideal signing for Leeds, providing competition for Patrick Bamford in attack, with the latter tiring a little as last season went on.

The Liverpool man possesses pace, strength and versatility, thriving both centrally and out wide, not to mention [scoring three goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/divock-origi/profil/spieler/148368) at the international level for Belgium.

With the Reds seemingly willing to sell Origi, Leeds would be wise to least submit a bid for him, as Marcelo Bielsa looks to make his squad as strong as possible.

***In other news, Leeds are thought to be eyeing up a move for an experienced centre-back – find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-monitor-omar-colley/).***