According to reports, Leeds United has their sights set on US defender Mark McKenzie of Genk.
It’s reported that the Whites will be searching for defensive reinforcements during the January transfer window.
This month, Leeds let go of Luke Ayling and Djed Spence, and rival teams are taking notice of Charlie Cresswell.
In light of this, a number of defenders are now being connected to Leeds, and McKenzie is among the most recent names to surface.
Leeds has joined Premier League teams Brighton, Everton, and West Ham United in their pursuit of the 24-year-old, according to Voetbal Nieuws.
McKenzie has 18 months left on his Genk deal, so even though his team doesn’t want to let him go in January, a transfer isn’t completely out of the question.
A price tag of more than €10 million (£8.5 million) has been mentioned.
The story also makes it apparent that McKenzie’s signature will face stiff resistance from Genk’s football department.
He said to Het Laatste Nieuws in November, as reported by VN, “I want to be clear, we want to keep this core together and not let anyone go.”
Everywhere there are exceptions, there is always a chance of accepting an offer that can’t be turned down. However, we’re going to make things really challenging.
Mark McKenzie, a target for Leeds United, is a “fantastic athlete.”
At Genk, McKenzie has developed into a gifted defender who is seemingly prepared for a move across the channel.
Before, Iain Munro, who coworked with McKenzie at the Philadelphia Union academy, spoke the defender’s virtues for £8.5 million.
“Mark is a gifted child,” the Daily Record cited him as saying in 2020.
When he first entered the academy, his exceptional speed and athleticism were evident. No one could outrun him.
“He keeps getting better all the time. He’s a terrific athlete as well as a bright youngster. He is a great listener and coachable.
“People like (Zack) Steffen and Pulisic have excelled for themselves after graduating from the academy.
“Mark is a Rolls-Royce of a player and can play at a high level as well.”
After rising through the ranks of the Philadelphia Union, McKenzie secured a significant transfer across the
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