Elia Caprile’s agent has admitted he will talk with Leeds United chiefs at the end of the season regarding the goalkeeper’s future.
The Lowdown: Raphinha and Phillips links
The Whites are seriously flirting with relegation back to the Championship with just four Premier League games remaining with Jesse Marsch’s side sitting just two points above Everton, who have a game in hand.
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Should the unthinkable happen, the likes of Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips, who have been heavily linked with Elland Road exits, will more than likely depart.
Raphinha is wanted at Barcelona, while Phillips has attracted interest from Aston Villa, Manchester United, Newcastle United and West Ham.
Could Caprile follow suit?
The Latest: Caprile’s agent speaks out
Caprile is yet to make a senior appearance for Leeds after joining back in 2020 and is currently out on loan at Serie C side Pro Patria, where he has made 38 appearances.
He recently admitted it is his dream to play for Napoli, and Caprile’s agent, Graziano Battistini, has now addressed the goalkeeper’s future.
Relayed by Sports Witness, Battistini said he is set to talk with Leeds chiefs – presumably Victor Orta and Andrea Radrizzani – at the end of the season regarding Caprile’s future, with the possibility of relegation for the Whites changing all scenarios.
The Verdict: Exit make sense?
Providing Leeds keep hold of Illan Meslier, a permanent exit for Caprile this summer could make sense for all involved.
Alongside Meslier, Leeds also have Kristoffer Klaesson and Dani van den Heuvel on the books at Elland Road, meaning Caprile could be fourth choice ahead of Marsch’s first full season in charge.
Following this update, an exit for the Italian could be one to keep an eye on over the coming months, but Leeds have bigger problems to worry about over the next three weeks on the pitch.
In other news: Radz, Orta and Marsch now want to bring ‘X-factor’ attacker to Leeds despite possible relegation