“I want him to be SIGNED NOW” Daniel Farke wants player signed ‘now’, Leeds will have to activate his release clause

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is reportedly eager to sign Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, with the German newspaper BILD claiming that Farke wants the Switzerland international signed as soon as possible. However, Gladbach are unwilling to sell Elvedi, who has been a mainstay in the team, and Leeds will have to pay his release clause to secure his services.

Elvedi, 27, has spent nine years at Gladbach and is close to becoming the foreigner with the most appearances for the club. He has also been a regular for the Switzerland national team and has experience playing in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

Leeds are leading Wolves in the race for Elvedi’s signature, with a reported £10m fee enough to secure his services. However, Gladbach’s reluctance to sell means that Leeds will have to activate Elvedi’s release clause, which is reportedly unknown.

While Leeds are not stretched in terms of defensive options, with Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk forming a solid partnership, Elvedi would provide a significant upgrade in terms of quality and experience. He would also provide cover in the middle of the defense, which is currently lacking.

Farke’s desire to sign Elvedi is understandable, given the defender’s impressive pedigree and experience. However, the chances of Leeds securing his services in the January window are slim, and Farke may have to wait until the summer to get his man.

Elvedi’s potential signing would be a significant coup for Leeds, who are currently top of the Championship and pushing for promotion to the Premier League. The addition of a player of Elvedi’s quality would significantly strengthen their chances of achieving their goal.