"From all my sources..": Journo reveals big Leeds transfer update, Orta will be gutted - opinion

Alexandre Braeckman has dropped an update on the future of reported Leeds United transfer target Charles De Ketelaere.

In a series of recent posts on Twitter, the RTL Belgium journalist revealed that, while AC Milan and Club Brugge KV both appear confident that an agreement can be reached for the transfer of the 21-year-old, Victor Orta and his transfer team are keeping a very close eye on the negotiations between the two clubs, and are ready to move for the Belgium international should Milan’s move fall through.

In his posts, Braeckman said: “The discussion between AC Milan and the management of Brugge made it possible to communicate, in a very clear manner, the price requested and demanded by Bruges. Optimism confirmed on both sides: Milan will evaluate their final offer which will arrive ‘very quickly’.

“These discussions are followed very closely by LUFC, who will counter-attack immediately if no agreement is reached. They are ready to ‘steal’ the player if the Milan-Brugge deal fails.”

Then, in reply to a supporter asking whether the journalist believes Milan will land the striker, Braeckman added: “Let’s be careful. But from all my sources, I have the same optimistic return.”

Considering that it has been widely reported that Leeds’ offer is of a much higher value than Milan’s proposal, in addition to De Ketelaere undoubtedly being one of the most exciting young forwards in European football, Braeckman’s suggestion that he is now optimistic about the Serie A side’s chances of landing the 21-year-old is sure to have left Orta gutted.

Indeed, over his 39 Jupiler Pro League appearances last season, the £27m-rated striker proved just how promising a prospect he truly is, scoring 14 goals, providing nine assists and