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title: "Leeds: Noel Whelan reacts to Luis Sinisterra deal"
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published: "2022-07-10T11:19:57Z"
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# Leeds: Noel Whelan reacts to Luis Sinisterra deal

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) [employee](https://twitter.com/NoelDavidWhelan/status/1412024796783710211) Noel Whelan has been reacting to the club’s move for Luis Sinisterra, as per [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-employee-shares-exciting-luis-sinisterra-claim-after-mouth-watering-news/).**

### The Lowdown: Sixth summer signing

The Whites [announced](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30051/luis-sinisterra-becomes-leeds-united-summer-signing-number-six) a deal for Sinisterra on Thursday, with the 23-year-old becoming the sixth summer signing at Elland Road.

The Colombian has signed a [five-year deal](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30051/luis-sinisterra-becomes-leeds-united-summer-signing-number-six) in Yorkshire and has [reportedly](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10991343/Leeds-United-complete-21m-signing-Luis-Sinisterra-Feyenoord.html) cost the club £21m. He arrives at Leeds after contributing to [37 goals in 49 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luis-sinisterra/leistungsdaten/spieler/512385/plus/0?saison=2021) in all competitions last season and has been [named](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30067/australia-squad-list-confirmed) in the squad to fly to Australia for the pre-season tour.

### The Latest: Whelan reacts

Whelan spoke to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/leeds-united-employee-shares-exciting-luis-sinisterra-claim-after-mouth-watering-news/) to give his thoughts on Sinisterra following the move. He labelled the forward a ‘really exciting’ player and a ‘mouth-watering prospect’, believing that he will quickly become a fan favourite.

The 47-year-old gushed:

> “He looks really exciting. I’ve seen clips of him playing, I saw the Europa Conference League final as well – he’s a real player and someone who is going to get people off their seats.
>
> “The goals he’s scoring, the pace, he’s exciting to watch – and that’s what the Leeds United fans want, especially if he is to come in and replace Raphinha.
>
> “He looks a real mouth-watering prospect and someone who is going to open doors for us going forward.
>
> “He will very quickly become a fan favourite if he can maintain that kind of form, just as Raphinha was soon after coming in.”

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### The Verdict: Raphinha replacement

Sinisterra can play on either wing but featured solely from the [left](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/luis-sinisterra/leistungsdaten/spieler/512385/plus/0?saison=2021) in 2021/22. It looks as if he has been brought in to replace the skill and flair that the Whites [look set to lose](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/raphinha-transfer-request-chelsea-barcelona-24442998) in Raphinha.

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The Brazilian [hasn’t travelled](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30067/australia-squad-list-confirmed) with the Leeds squad to Australia, with a move away looking likely, so hopefully Sinisterra can bring his fine form over the last 12 months to England and get to grips with the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) straight away under Jesse Marsch.