Leeds United are eyeing a move for former Borussia Dortmund starlet Sergio Gomez in this upcoming summer transfer window.

What's the story?

Writing initially on Twitter, journalist James Marshment revealed: "Sources telling @TEAMtalk that Leeds United are keeping a close watch on Anderlecht left-back Sergio Gomez. Spaniard has five goals and 10 assists in Jupiler Pro League this season."

Then, in a follow-up article, he added: "At just 21, Gomez offers a young option and that ties in with their desire to bring down the average age of their squad. Leeds, however, are not alone in their pursuit and a number of other clubs also see the appeal of Gomez. Indeed, we understand the likes of Lyon, Atalanta and Ajax are also amongst a host of sides checking on him regularly.

"However, he is very much a player of interest for director of football Victor Orta, who is looking to bolster Leeds’ options down the left."

Exciting signing for Leeds

Ranked 36th in GOAL's NXGN list in 2019 which featured the 50 best wonderkids across the world, Gomez was regarded as the heir apparent to Andres Iniesta, with his quick feet and creativity.

Having initially come through as an attacking midfielder and as a number ten, the Spaniard has since transition his game rather curiously into a marauding left-back - despite the move, he's been as creative as ever.

In the 41 games that he has played this season for Belgian top-flight side Anderlecht, he has managed a whopping six goals and 14 assists - the kind of record you'd perhaps usually associate with Liverpool's flying duo of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson.

According to Sofascore, the full-back is the highest-rated player this season for Anderlecht averaging a match rating of 7.43 - no surprise given that he has also created 13 big chances, provided 1.8 key passes per game and wins 54% of his total duels.

In a player profile done by Bundesliga.com during his time with Dortmund, it revealed: "The teenager's quick thinking and equally rapid feet when in small spaces is particularly impressive, as Gomez can get himself out of the tightest situations to pick out a pass or unleash a ferocious shot with his preferred left foot."

Given here on FFC we've previously called on Jesse Marsch to axe Junior Firpo, Gomez's arrival at Elland Road this summer would give the American the perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone.

Not only could he drop a player dubbed as "stupid" for his reckless tackles, but he can also bring in a genuinely exciting young player with a proven ability to deliver an end product when going forward.

AND in other news: Orta set for Leeds disaster as terms agreed for £63k-p/w "storm" who's "a level above"