Leeds United Opinion: Why the Whites should go all out for Jeremain Lens?

Leeds United could be set to reignite interest in Besiktas winger Jeremain Lens at the end of the season, according to a report from Turkish media outlet FotoMac.

FotoMac reported back in December that Leeds were monitoring the Dutchman ahead of a potential January bid. However, no move materialised in the January transfer window, as Marcelo Bielsa only managed to add Kiko Casilla and Mateusz Bogusz to his squad.

The Turkish outlet claims the 31-year-old could be available at the end of the season if he does not sign a new contract with Besiktas. Bielsa’s Leeds appear to be interested in luring him away to Elland Road.

Now, Leeds’ attention turns to the remaining two fixtures of the Championship season, which pitches them up against Aston Villa and Ipswich Town.

Even wins in the last two would not guarantee automatic promotion for Bielsa’s men, with Sheffield United needing just four points from their final two games of the season to join cross the line.

With or without promotion, the Yorkshire giants need reinforcements in the summer. The lure of Premier League football cannot be explained but even if they fail to get over the line at the end of the season, Bielsa should go all out to sign Jeremain Lens.

Lens has enjoyed a solid season with Besiktas, scoring five goals and supplying four assists in 32 games across all competitions after joining from Sunderland last summer. Despite the Dutch forward failing to light up the Premier League in his only season with Sunderland, he could turn out to be a shrewd signing for Leeds.

He is a forward blessed with plenty of pace and power and that coupled with smart movement in the final third makes him a difficult proposition for the defenders. Lens is a versatile player, who is capable of playing anywhere across the front-line.

This could see the 31-year-old provide some much-needed strength in attacking depth for Leeds, who have heavily relied on Kemar Roofe and Patrick Bamford this season.

Verdict

As Lens is failing to agree on to a new contract with Besiktas, Leeds must take full advantage of the situation and get him in the summer.

The Dutch winger’s productivity in 2019 has been shocking that could prompt Leeds in not making a move for him. But just look at how Teemu Pukki has been a revelation for Norwich City this season despite failing to set the world alight at Schalke and Celtic.

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Similarly, Leeds should take a punt on Lens and hope things work out for both the parties.