Gabriel Gudmundsson joins Leeds United from Lille
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Swedish journalist Olof Lundh says new Leeds United full-back Gabriel Gudmundsson will add an extra dimension to their attack. The Sweden international should slot into the left wing-back role previously held by Junior Firpo after making the £10m switch from Lille and signing a four-year deal at Elland Road.
Leeds United confirmed a fourth arrival of the summer transfer window, announcing Gabriel Gudmundsson on a four-year deal from Ligue 1 side Lille OSC. The Sweden international primarily plays on the
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FootballFanCast on MSNBetter than Gudmundsson: Leeds want to land deal for "dominant" £22m starThe 26-year-old ace would come in as a proven performer at the top level, having played 103 times in Ligue 1 for Lille, which means that he could hit the ground running at the start of the season, as opposed to a young and inexperienced player who may need more time.
With Max Wober out the door on loan to Werder Bremen, a new left-back is expected to join Leeds this summer - and all of the links are pointing to Lille's Gabriel Gudmundsson. His likely arrival was discussed on the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast and BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope has detailed the kind of player United fans are waiting for.
Leeds United made their fourth signing of the summer as Swedish international Gabriel Gudmundsson joins the Whites from French side Lille.The versatile full-back has penned a four-year deal in West
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Leeds United have filled their left-back hole with the arrival of Gabriel Gudmundsson from Lille for an undisclosed fee.
Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson has spoken of his desire to move to the Premier League as Leeds United look to finalise a deal.