Leeds United 'checking on' international defender as they look for new centre-back

Leeds United are reportedly interested in AZ Alkmaar defender Pantelis Chatzidiakos.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 7th Aug 2023, 17:03 BST
Updated 7th Aug 2023, 17:03 BST

According to Mail Online, the Whites are “checking on” the Greece international in their hunt for a new centre-back. The 26-year-old has spent the entirety of his senior career with AZ, racking up 207 appearances for the club.

However, he is said to be on the radar of Leeds as they look to bolster their defensive options. Daniel Farke opted to start Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk in the heart of defence for the season opener, but the former was forced off by injury.

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Charlie Cresswell stepped in to replace him but Leeds are light on senior options in defence following the departures of Rasmus Kristensen, Diego Llorente and Robin Koch.

Although Chatzidiakos has never plied his trade in England, he may be familiar to fans of West Ham United. Image: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesAlthough Chatzidiakos has never plied his trade in England, he may be familiar to fans of West Ham United. Image: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images
Although Chatzidiakos has never plied his trade in England, he may be familiar to fans of West Ham United. Image: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Junior Firpo has also been linked with a move away from Elland Road and missed the draw with Cardiff City due to injury.

Although Chatzidiakos has never plied his trade in England, he may be familiar to fans of West Ham United having completed 90 minutes in both legs of the Europa Conference League semi-final between the Hammers and AZ last season.

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