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Leeds United defender Max Wober. (Photograph by Stu Forster/Getty Photos)
Leeds United may pursue a swap deal to permit defender Max Wober to go away for RB Salzburg in January.
That’s in line with journalist Graeme Bailey, who believes Leeds may make use of their Crimson Bull connections this winter.
Wober joined Leeds from Salzburg in January 2023 however left the membership on mortgage for Borussia Monchengladbach following their relegation from the Premier League.
After 27 appearances in Germany and three appearances at Euro 2024 for Austria, Wober returned to Elland Highway this summer time.
Nevertheless, since then, he’s performed simply 100 minutes throughout three appearances in all competitions, with solely 37 of these minutes coming within the Championship.
Leeds pushing for swap deal in Max Wober departure
Leeds United defender Max Wober. (Photograph by George Wooden/Getty Photos)
It’s understood Salzburg are eager to carry Wober again on board this January as they appear to enhance their shock fifth-place standing in Austria — with talks already going down between the 2 golf equipment.
Negotiations may very well be pushed alongside due to Salzburg house owners Crimson Bull not too long ago buying a minority stake in Leeds United.
Nevertheless, in line with Bailey, Leeds nonetheless see Wober as a precious a part of their squad and will push for gamers from their Crimson Bull counterparts in return for the defender’s departure.
“We’re informed that Leeds, now a part of the Crimson Bull community, are in common contact and as a part of these talks, there have been talks about Wober and a possible mortgage to Salzburg,” mentioned Bailey (through Leeds All Over).
“Wober is anxious about his lack of sport time however Leeds usually assume he has an enormous half to play. Nevertheless, there are gamers at each Leipzig and Salzburg who can be found and will assist cowl Wober, while additionally bolstering Leeds’ choices.
“We’re informed that conversations are persevering with, and even when Wober doesn’t go away – we may very effectively see gamers arriving at Elland Highway from elsewhere within the Crimson Bull community.”
