Leeds United is locked in on Royal Union Saint-Gilloise goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen! Sky Sports journalist Ben Heckner dropped the news, and it sounds like Daniel Farke’s crew at Elland Road is ready to make a move. This isn’t just some casual interest either, Leeds wants a new shot-stopper after Illan Meslier and Karl Darlow bounced from the West Yorkshire club.
Farke Needs a Wall, and Scherpen’s Got the Trophy Cabinet
Farke clearly sees Scherpen as *the* guy. And why not? The 26-year-old is an absolute giant at 6ft 9in, and he’s been turning heads in the Belgian Pro League. Last term, he was instrumental in winning the Belgian Cup. Leeds has been super impressed with his performances, and honestly, who wouldn’t be? He’s not just big, he’s a winner.
Premier League Past and a Battle with Ipswich
It’s not just Leeds chasing him down. Ipswich Town is also sniffing around, which makes sense given Scherpen’s past. He’s already got Premier League experience under his belt from his time at Brighton & Hove Albion, even if he spent most of it out on loan. During those loan spells, the former Ajax man wasn’t just sitting around; he snagged two Austrian Bundesliga titles and an Austrian Cup with Sturm Graz! Union SG is already eyeing Arminia Bielefeld goalie Jonas Kersken as a potential replacement, so they’re bracing for Scherpen to leave. His Premier League experience alone means he’d bring a ton to the table for any club looking for a top-tier keeper.
So, can Leeds snatch this 6ft 9in Cup winner? The Whites are clearly looking to shore up their backline. Getting Scherpen would be a massive statement, especially with Ipswich also in the mix. Let’s see if Farke can seal the deal!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Leave a Reply