Leeds United has officially submitted an offer for Besiktas winger Milot Rashica during the winter transfer window, as reported by Takvim on February 18th. The proposed deal amounts to £5.9 million, with the intention of adding the experienced forward to their squad. Despite the offer, Rashica, who has made 14 league starts and is content in Turkey, is not looking to leave, and manager Fernando Santos has no plans to let him go.
The connection between Rashica and Leeds makes sense, considering manager Daniel Farke’s prior experience with the player during their time together at Norwich City. Rashica had previously played 40 matches for Norwich after joining from Werder Bremen, where he had amassed a century of Bundesliga appearances.
Leeds, having been relegated last season, is eager for a successful promotion this year, although they are wary of a potential poor finish leading to another drop to the Championship. Farke, having secured promotions to the Premier League with Norwich twice before, is determined to avoid disappointment, especially after a challenging stint in the top flight during the 2021/22 season, where he faced a record-breaking 15 consecutive losses before being sacked.
With the ongoing competition and Southampton closely pursuing Leeds, the battle for automatic promotion remains intense and could go down to the wire. If Leeds secures success this season, the addition of Rashica’s experience and wisdom for the offered £5.9 million could be a valuable asset to the squad. The decision ultimately depends on Besiktas giving the green light to the deal.
