In the battle for promotion to the Premier League, Leeds United and Leicester City find themselves eyeing the same transfer target. Both teams have set their sights on Colombian talent Arias. With Leeds in 3rd place and Leicester topping the Championship table, a significant 14-point gap separates the two clubs, with Ipswich Town sandwiched in between.
According to TEAMtalk, several British clubs, including West Ham, Crystal Palace, Wolves, Burnley, and Rangers, will be scouting the 26-year-old during Fluminense’s Copa Libertadores final against Boca Juniors. Arias has been a standout performer this season, contributing nine goals and 13 assists in 53 games. He has also earned 10 caps for the Colombian national team, often playing in a central role.
This upcoming Copa Libertadores final is set to be the biggest match of Arias’ career, and his performance will be under scrutiny not only from Leeds United and Leicester City, but also from other potential suitors. Having previously played in Mexico, Arias returned to Colombia in 2017 before joining Fluminense in Brazil, where he has impressively recorded 26 goals and 30 assists in 135 appearances.
Moving to either the Championship or the Premier League would present Arias with a fresh and exciting challenge. However, the true intentions of Leeds United and Leicester City, as well as the other interested clubs, will only become clear in the coming weeks and months.
