A look at your Leeds United transfer rumours on Friday, 18 March.
Koch refuses to rule out Bundesliga return
Leeds United defender Robin Koch has admitted he isn't thinking about a return to Germany, but did not rule out a move in the future. In an interview with Sky Sports Deutschland, Koch said: ”I’m not really thinking about that at the moment. But I don’t want to rule it out.”
The 25-year-old has been a regular starter at Elland Road this season, after missing the start of the campaign through injury. The German international is hoping to force his way back into Hansi Flick's squad for the World Cup next winter and has become a key part of the Whites' squad, thanks to his versatility.
Koch has made eight appearances for his national side and was part of Germany' squad for Euro 2020. Fortunately for Whites' fans the German signed a four-year deal at Elland Road and has shown no desire to leave the club, adding that the players would 'stand together' if the club were relegated.
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He said: "”We’re not going down. And if so, then I believe that the team will stand together. We agree that we’ll go down together.”
Klopp hands Leeds United boost in Minamino pursuit
Jurgen Klopp kept his cards close to his chest regarding the future of former Leeds target Takumi Minamino. The Liverpool forward has struggled for regular game time since making the move to Anfield and was linked with a move to Elland Road recently.
Speaking to Sky Sports about Minamino's recent form, the Liverpool boss said: "Taki is in an incredible moment. It is unlikely with the size of the squad that we now stay exactly like this together.
"For sure, some of the players do not play often enough for their own understanding and we will see what will come in the summer and find solutions for those situations."
