Pascal Struijk's Leeds United future 'uncertain' after Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Fulham links
Further doubt cast upon the future of Pascal Struijk at Leeds United
Pascal Struijk‘s future is reportedly uncertain following the completion of his eighth full season at Leeds United.
The 26-year-old arrived at Elland Road from Ajax’s academy midway through the 2017/18 campaign, penning a deal in West Yorkshire after impressing on trial.
Nearly a decade later, Struijk has amassed 196 appearances in Leeds colours and lifted the Championship trophy twice.
However, in recent months, there has been regular talk of interest from Premier League rivals in the cultured centre-back.
Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Newcastle United have all been linked with the former Netherlands youth international, as have Fulham and AFC Bournemouth.
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According to The Athletic, Struijk’s future in West Yorkshire is uncertain as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract.
It has been claimed the club are keen to retain him, but that Struijk holds the cards with his deal nearing expiry.
Leeds are said to have knocked back at least one bid for Struijk last summer and further interest in the defender is expected over the coming months.
Pascal Struijk sale ‘risk’
The sale of Struijk would look good on the balance sheets at Elland Road given he was a cheap youth recruit back in 2018. However, Leeds would be losing a player who has developed considerably since the club’s last spell in the Premier League.
He has been one of Daniel Farke’s most trusted lieutenants in recent months, lining up in a central back three alongside Joe Rodon and Jaka Bijol.
Last month, Leeds were warned of the risk of selling Struijk by ex-Whites winger Jermaine Pennant. He told The Yorkshire Post: “He came from the academy, so there's a lot of profit you would get to sell him. I don't think you'd be selling him on the cheap.
“If there is a replacement who is just as good, who is a little bit cheaper, then I think that could be a good plan for business for the club. But in saying that, it's a risk.
“Players come to the Premier League who are not Premier League proven. We know that Struijk is now. We've seen it week-in, week-out, he's a very instrumental person in this Leeds team.
“He's like a captain-esque figure in that team. If you don't need to [sell], then in my eyes, you've got to keep him. But if you're struggling for PSR (profit and sustainability), then it's not a bad idea.”