Leeds United set to confirm signing of Ethan Ampadu
- George Dempsey
- 18 July 2023
Leeds United are in the final stages of tying up a deal for Ethan Ampadu with their first summer signing ready to be announced, according to reports.
Leeds United have moved quickly to tie up their first signing of the summer with Ethan Ampadu expected to join the Whites shortly.
Ampadu, 22, was first mooted as a target on Sunday evening and the deal had been all but wrapped up 24 hours later.
The Welsh international will move from Stamford Bridge to Elland Road for a fee in the region of £7 million with potential add-ons making the deal worth £10 million.
Reports confirm he is expected to undergo a medical at Thorp Arch on Monday afternoon before putting pen to paper on a permanent move.
Reports suggest that they've beaten the likes of Championship rivals Coventry City, West Brom and former manager Paul Heckingbottom to the deal.
Ampadu has made over 100 combined appearances in the Premier League, Serie A and Bundesliga despite his age.
The expectation is Daniel Farke, who typically operates with a back four, will utilise him as a central-defensive midfielder in a three.
Temporary football advisor Nick Hammond has been working overtime with Angus Kinnear to target 'at least' five more signings.
The completion of the 49ers Enterprises takeover has already triggered a domino effect of high-profile moves with more incomings expected this week.
