Fabrizio Romano’s £16.8m Baturina update will be music to Daniel Farke’s ears
Leeds United must have an excellent transfer window this summer if they are to survive the Premier League drop.
No promoted side in the English top-flight over the last two seasons, but the Peacocks will be aiming to end this trend.
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Daniel Farke has been given a warchest to achieve this feat, with around a £100 million budget being touted.
This has seen Leeds linked with stars such as Beto as they look to vastly increase the squad’s quality.
However, recent rumours have now confirmed that former transfer target Martin Baturina could be available this summer to the delight of Farke.
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Beto has also been linked with a move to Leeds United this summer (Credit: Imago)
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Former Leeds target Martin Baturina expected to leave Dinamo Zagreb
Baturina was linked to Leeds United last summer, with reports suggesting that the Peacocks submitted a £25million bid for the Swiss star.
However, the transfer clearly never happened, and the 22-year-old remained at Dinamo Zagreb.
The attacking midfielder is set to have another successful season as he aims to lift the Croatian Football League title again on the weekend.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Baturina is expected to leave Dinamo Zagreb this summer and could be available for just £16.9 million.
Martin Baturina stats this season
Appearances 44
Goals 6
Assists 12
Champions League goals 2
Baturina is on track to win another title this season
This presents an excellent opportunity for Leeds. For the price he is available for, Baturina is a bargain.
The 22-year-old has regularly found the net both domestically and in the Champions League this season.
Baturina would likely make the step up to the Premier League, and Leeds should immediately begin negotiations with Dinamo Zagreb to bring him to Elland Road.
🚨🇭🇷 Understand Martin Baturina’s expected to leave Dinamo Zagreb this summer for potential transfer fee around €20/25m.
English and Italian clubs in addition to Eintracht Frankfurt have already made contact over potential move. pic.twitter.com/TeAshTW5bY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2025
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Leeds should look at lower Champions League sides for transfer targets
In the top five leagues, it is going to be difficult for Leeds to find targets who will improve the side without the Yorkshire club spending a fortune.
Therefore, Farke must be savvy in the transfer market, and a good option could be to look at Champions League sides who rarely get to the latter stages.
Celtic are one such team, with Leeds showing interest in Daizen Maeda.
These types of players clearly have the ability to play against some of the best teams in the world and are likely to be available for a decent price.
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