Leeds United could secure a transfer window this summer with former Chelsea star Ola Aina reportedly preparing to void his Serie A contract. windows.
That could change at the end of the season with no transfer fees to worry about. Aina could be available for free, unless he makes a dramatic spin and signs renewable terms in Turin.
The 26-year-old arrived at Chelsea and made six appearances for the Blues before they were relegated to Serie A four years ago. He has made more than 100 appearances for the Italian side, but his stint abroad appears to be drawing to a close.
New reports from Italy suggest that Aina has “decided his future”, with a move to the Premier League in the wing-back’s sights.
Aina was linked to Elland Road last summer and in January while Jesse Marsch was at the helm. It remains to be seen if the US manager’s sacking in February affects Leeds’ interest.
The former Blues youngster earned several caps up to England U-20 level before switching his international allegiance to Nigeria in 2017. Since then he has won 17 caps with his stock remaining in Italy.
“Playing against this team, in my opinion, is very difficult,” he told reporters. “It’s very demanding because you have to know how you have to have players, where and when, and do it as a team.
“Because if you don’t know how to do it, they find a way to advance with different passes and a lot of mobility. They are a very good team, and that’s why the players deserve recognition because they followed the plan and did it well.”
