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title: "Leeds: Whites preparing Zak Sturge transfer bid"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-06-29T06:20:35Z"
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# Leeds: Whites preparing Zak Sturge transfer bid

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are preparing a bid for Brighton left-back Zak Sturge, according to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-and-chelsea-race-to-sign-brighton-sensation-zak-sturge-amid-thursday-development/).**

### The Lowdown: Sturge profiled

Sturge is 18 years of age and is an [England under-18 international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zak-sturge/profil/spieler/801472) despite also having [Guyanan](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zak-sturge/profil/spieler/801472) citizenship. The teenager, who has also played as a [left midfielder](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zak-sturge/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801472) for the Seagulls, has made a total of [44](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zak-sturge/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801472) appearances for Brighton’s youth teams.

The majority of his displays have come for the under-18s, for whom he has registered [five](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zak-sturge/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801472) assists in [41](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/zak-sturge/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/801472) games. He is expected to leave as a [free agent](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-and-chelsea-race-to-sign-brighton-sensation-zak-sturge-amid-thursday-development/) when his contract expires on Thursday, and it looks as if Thorp Arch could be his next destination.

### The Latest: Leeds linked with Sturge

[Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-and-chelsea-race-to-sign-brighton-sensation-zak-sturge-amid-thursday-development/) shared a story on Tuesday morning regarding Sturge after being informed by a recruitment source. They claimed that Leeds have joined Chelsea in the race for the full-back by preparing a bid and are now pushing hard for a summer deal.

The report added that the Whites want to sign a left-back who has the potential to compete for a place in Jesse Marsch’s first-team squad.

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### The Verdict: One for the future

Leeds have struggled when it comes to left-back signings in recent years, with Junior Firpo the latest who hasn’t lived up to expectations at Elland Road.

The Spaniard received plenty of [criticism](https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/02/26/inexcusable-bbc-pundit-tears-into-terrible-leeds-star-in-first-half/) during his first season at the club, making just [19](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-firpo/leistungsdaten/spieler/374139) league starts.

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He received more [yellow cards (11)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds) than any other Leeds player in 2021/22, and although Sturge wouldn’t replace Firpo straight away, it is interesting to see that Orta is looking to address what has been a problem area in the long run with a move for the Brighton teenager.