Leeds United have been handed another chance to move in for a summer transfer target…

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As per CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs, the Whites might look to move in for Charles De Ketelaere, as they remain keen on bringing him to Elland Road despite having lost out to AC Milan in the summer.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs claimed:

“There is a feeling at Leeds’ end that they want to be kept abreast of the situation because there is a feeling that perhaps, from Milan’s point of view, he isn’t enjoying things there.

“That might give Leeds an opportunity - potentially only on a loan - to get back inside De Ketelaere’s head and do something in January.

“Paolo Maldini at Milan has said many times that it’s a shame about the situation because he’s suffered since the move. It’s a new environment, it’s different kinds of pressures. He’s there on a five-year contract and he’s only been there a few months.

“So, we have to wait and see whether there’s a window of opportunity for Leeds United to perhaps give De Ketelaere something to think about.”

Ideal scenario

During their summer pursuit, it seemed like a huge blow to miss out on a man who had just scored 18 times and assisted ten for Club Brugge.

However, since his move to the Italian capital, his form has taken a huge nosedive.

Yet to score at his new club, his performances have earned scathing criticism despite his youth. Journalist James Marshment even went as far as to claim that Jesse Marsch had “dodged a bullet”.

Despite this, he is still averaging 1.2 key passes per game and although he has created four big chances, he has only been credited with one assist.

This poor form could have created the perfect scenario for Leeds however, who could still get their man on loan to essentially test out whether he is cut out for the Premier League.

If he succeeds then they can reignite their interest, and if not, then they saved themselves the €35m (£30m) transfer fee and £46k-per-week wages.

Clearly boasting immense talent for a 21-year-old, which spurred Gert Verheyen to describe him as someone who “combines efficiency with beautiful football”, things arguably could not have worked out better for Marsch should they sign him this January.