Nottingham Forest have held talks with Leeds United for defender Robin Koch, it is claimed.
The 26-year-old is among the high profile names expected to leave Elland Road this summer following their relegation to the Championship. The battle for his signature appears to be heating up however, as a number of Premier League clubs have contacted about a move.
According to 90min, Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle United and Brentford have also been credited with an interest. Spurs and United are said to have spoken to the player's representatives, while Forest, Newcastle and Brentford are claimed to have "held explanatory talks.
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Koch who joined the Whites in 2020, also has interest from the Bundesliga. However, our sister title Leeds Live understands that the defender would prefer to stay in England, with the top-flight clubs able to offer better financial terms.
Although Koch is approaching the final year of his contract, it isn't clear how much Leeds are willing to let him go for. Sources close to the club have denied that he has a clause in his contract that allows him to depart for free after their relegation to the second division.
Since joining Leeds, the German international has played a total of 77 games for the club across the last the years.
