“Fierce competition”: Journalist reacts as Leeds linked again with long-term target Orta likes

Leeds United are set to face 'fierce competition' for Noa Lang's services amid growing speculation over the Club Brugge winger's future, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke. 

The 22-year-old rose to prominence earlier this season after putting in a string of impressive performances during his side's Champions League group stage fixtures. 

According to Dutch outlet Het Belang van Limburg (as relayed by Sport Witness), Leeds are joined by fellow Premier League outfit Arsenal and Serie A giants AC Milan in the queue for Lang's signature. 

It's claimed that the aforementioned trio are ‘already known to follow Lang closely,’ while the latter two clubs ‘certainly sound like music to his ears’ as the Premier League is his destination of choice.

Brugge are said to be preparing themselves for their key player's eventual exit and are expected to demand a higher fee than the €30 million (£25m) Bayer Leverkusen paid for Odilon Kossounou last summer.

In an interview with Voetbal Primeur earlier this month, Lang admitted that 'there is a good chance' that he will leave the Jan Breydel Stadium in the near future, sparking interest in the Dutch international. 

Leeds were heavily linked with a move for him in the previous window but were unable to agree a deal, while sporting director Victor Orta is said to be an admirer, meaning they could now make a return for the creative talent. 

Alongside Arsenal and Milan, six-time European champions Liverpool have also been listed as potential suitors for Lang in the past, and O'Rourke believes the competition will make it 'difficult' for Leeds to snap him up. 

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