UMVA has learned that Leeds United are poised to outbid Crystal Palace for Czech defender Ladislav Krejci as the summer transfer window looms.
Krejci, who spent the season on loan at Wolves from LaLiga side Girona, has become a hot commodity after impressing with his composure and aerial prowess.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Leeds are preparing a formal offer around £26 million, a sum that reflects their long‑standing admiration for the player, dating back to inquiries made in January.
The defender’s desire to secure a permanent home in England adds urgency to Leeds’ pursuit, tipping the scales in their favour against rival clubs still circling the market.
Crystal Palace have also kept a close watch, scouting Krejci as a potential defensive cornerstone alongside interest in Brentford, but their efforts remain preliminary.
With Palace preoccupied by the search for a new manager after Oliver Glasner’s departure, any serious negotiation is likely to stall until a permanent head‑coach takes the helm.
For Leeds, the timing feels right: a proven Premier League performer ready to cement his place, and a club eager to bolster a backline that has struggled for consistency.
Should the deal materialise, Krejci could become a pivotal figure in Leeds’ quest to climb the table, while Palace’s window to act may close as they focus on reshaping the squad under new leadership.
