Leeds are doing 'everything' to stop centre-back Pascal Struijk from leaving the club this summer amid interest from a number of Premier League sides.
Tottenham and Aston Villa in race for Leeds star
The Dutch defender, who joined Leeds on a free transfer all the way back in 2018, is attracting interest from fellow relegation battlers Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Champions League chasers Aston Villa.
Newcastle are also in the mix, but Leeds are set to do "everything they can" to prevent the 26 year-old from joining a top flight rival.
This is according to a report from Football Insider, who reveal that the Yorkshire outfit are 'confident' of keeping Struijk at the club if they can maintain their Premier League status.
Relegation would leave them 'susceptible' to an exit for the versatile star, who has played 28 times in the league this season and can also fill in at full-back or in midfield.
Struijk contract and transfer fee
The former Ajax man didn't cost Leeds a penny when he joined as a teenager, but has grown into one of Daniel Farke's most important players.
Struijk is now one of Leeds' highest earners on £50,000-a-week - click for full Leeds wage list - but is only under contract until 2027, meaning the club would have to consider cashing in this summer if they cannot sign him to an extension.
Reports have suggested Leeds would demand up to £30m to part ways with the defender this summer despite his contract situation.
Leeds United Supporters’ Trust has claimed it is “not acceptable” that the dates for the FA Cup semi-finals have not yet been confirmed.
The last-four ties at Wembley will take place over the weekend April 25-26, while Leeds are scheduled to play a rearranged Premier League game at Bournemouth three days earlier.
Leeds reached the semi-finals for the first time in 39 years after Sunday’s penalty shoot-out win at West Ham and fans are in limbo with regards to travel arrangements and hotel bookings.
LUST said in a statement posted on social media: “We have reached out to both Leeds United and The Football Supporters’ Association to understand the slowness in announcing details for the FA Cup semi-final.
“Having liaised with the club, they are still in the dark and waiting on governing bodies, the police and broadcaster to come to a final decision.
“We’re all frustrated at the length of time it is taking whilst also planning the rearranged midweek fixture.
“It’s not acceptable that we go into the fourth day since the draw, with no details leaving thousands of fans in limbo.”
The FA has been approached for comment by the Press Association.
Leeds are expected to be allocated around 30,000 tickets for the trip to Wembley – their first time in the last four since 1987 when they lost 3-2 to eventual winners Coventry after extra time.
Manchester City face Southampton in the other semi-final and one of the ties will clash with this year’s London Marathon, which takes place on the Sunday.