Only Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Lionel Messi have had more take-ons in the opponent's box than Leeds United target Georginio Rutter in Europe's five big leagues this season.
Leeds are reportedly in talks with Hoffenheim over the signing of Rutter in a deal worth in the region of €30 million. Rutter did not feature in Hoffenheim's friendly match against Servette on Monday amid growing interest from a number of clubs.
Hoffenheim released a statement clarifying Rutter's situation and confirmed that there is one more than one club chasing the young forward.
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The 20-year-old has had more take-ons in the opponents box this season than any other player in the Bundesliga. Furthermore, his record of 17 take-ons has only been bettered by Kylian Mbappe (28), Vinicius Junior (21) and Lionel Messi (19) in Europe's top five leagues.
Rutter has established himself as a lightning quick forward at Hoffenheim over the past two seasons and notched eight goals and five assists across all competitions last term.
The France U21 international has been less clinical during 2022-23 - scoring just twice in 15 games, but he has been a regular for a Hoffenheim side that sit 11th in the Bundesliga.
He arrived at Hoffenheim from Rennes in 2021, after making four appearances for the Ligue 1 club during the 2020-21 season.
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