Leeds: 'Exciting' £10m signing 'will go through' at Elland Road

Leeds United’s proposed deal for Red Bull Salzburg defender Rasmus Kristensen ‘will go through’, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The 24-year-old is widely expected to complete his £10 million move to Elland Road following the conclusion of the current international fixtures.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a ‘full agreement’ is ‘set to be reached’ between Salzburg and Leeds for Kristensen.

Romano states that the right-back is ‘expected to join’ Jesse Marsch’s charges ‘in the coming days’ once the final agreements have been reached with a medical taking place after Denmark complete their Nations League games.

And The Athletic’s Phil Hay has provided an update on Kristensen’s situation, claiming that a deal for the Scandinavian could be wrapped up this week.

It’s claimed that Leeds are set to fend off competition from Borussia Dortmund for the attack-minded full-back’s signature having agreed a long-term contract with Kristensen.

Kristensen would be the second arrival from Marsch’s former club Salzburg this summer after Brenden Aaronson made the switch, and Jones believes it’s a clear sign Leeds’ hierarchy are backing their boss.

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In an interview with GiveMeSport, Jones said: “I think this one will go through.

“I think that this is another mark that they’re giving Jesse Marsch all the backing on the back of Brenden Aaronson, and getting him in will be a clear indication of Marsch being able to get players in the team that he likes and understands and can start the rebuild of this team. So, it’s an exciting addition for them that one.”

Kristensen rose through the ranks at boyhood club FC Midtjylland, winning the Danish title