Charles De Ketelaere: Victor Orta steps up pursuit as Phil Hay reveals Leeds Utd transfer plan

Leeds United are ready to raise the stakes over their interest in classy Club Brugges forward Charles De Ketelaere, according to a trusted source.

The Whites narrowly escaped relegation on a tense, yet ultimately jubliant, final day of the 2021/22 season. That win at Brentford ensured it was Burnley instead who suffered the dreaded drop. And it seems their close shave with demotion is an experience all at Leeds don’t want to suffer a repeat of.

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As such, Leeds are exploring ways to further strengthen their squad going into the new season. And Leeds have made early inroads by adding Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca to their squad. All three signings look quality additions to a squad that badly lacked depth last season.

However, their plans for a significant summer spree will likely see sacrifices made. To that end, talismanic midfielder Kalvin Phillips will shortly soon complete a club-record departure to Manchester City.

He may not be the only big-name Leeds player to