Leeds Utd transfer news: Victor Orta eyes Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo, with Prem rivals also keen

Leeds United are reportedly keen on signing Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo, who looks to be available on a cut-price deal this summer.

The Whites are looking to strengthen their squad, having almost suffered relegation last time out. Indeed, a 2-1 win at Brentford on the final day only secured their survival, sparking jubilant celebrations. However, the club began work on adding new players almost immediately.

Indeed, just hours after their Premier League place was confirmed Leeds swooped in to rubberstamp the signing of Brenden Aaronson. His signing was officially announced later that week. And he was soon joined at Elland Road by another RB Salzburg man in Rasmus Kristensen.

Next on their shopping list is Marc Roca. To that end, Leeds have reportedly agreed a deal and will put the player through a medical on Friday.

The Whites, though, are not hanging around this summer. And with their squad decimated by injuries throughout 2021/22, having stronger options is painfully apparent. Furthermore, the Premier League’s decision to allow up to five substitutes per game next season means clubs, like Leeds, need to ensure they have plenty of bench options.

Now, as per Bild, Leeds are one of three Premier League sides weighing up an approach for Matondo.

The winger plays for Schalke in the Bundesliga, signing in an £11m move from Manchester City in January 2019.

The move to Germany, however, has not worked out as planned. Indeed, he has made just 32 appearances since arriving in Gelsenkirchen.

As such, he was allowed to leave on loan last season, spending the 2021/22 campaign with Cercle Brugge. And he impressed for the Belgians, scoring 10 times in 27 matches for them.

They have an option to make the move permanent for just £3m.