Eintracht Frankfurt is on the brink of announcing the arrival of Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen, as confirmed by Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg. The Danish player has successfully completed his medical with the Bundesliga club and is set to join on an initial loan deal.
The agreement includes an option for Frankfurt to make the move permanent for a fee of £12.6 million, but this clause is not mandatory, as reported by Plettenberg. Leeds United were keen to offload Kristensen permanently this summer, but a loan deal with a purchase option seems like a sensible compromise for all involved.
With Kristensen not part of Daniel Farke’s plans and showing little enthusiasm for a Championship campaign, his departure will free up crucial wages for Leeds United to reinvest in strengthening the squad. The focus now shifts to securing a replacement right-back, with Jayden Bogle a potential target following Archie Gray’s departure to Tottenham.
As the Whites prepare for another promotion push, the imminent departure of Kristensen opens up possibilities for further squad improvements as they look to bolster their ranks ahead of the new season.
