With Marcelo Bielsa’s men beset by injuries at the heart of defence, the Argentine has had to turn to the 21-year-old on a number of occasions, and the versatile youngster has already picked up 15 appearances in the Premier League this term.
His efforts in the top flight aren’t going unnoticed either, and today has seen contradictory reports over his future at Elland Road.
According to continental title De Telegraaf, Leicester City have inquired about the player, as have Italian giants Napoli.
But any concerned Leeds fans can take comfort a subsequent report from Belgian publication HLN.
They frame the situation a little differently, and suggest that Struijk’s agent offered him to the Foxes ahead of a potential summer move, but claim that the former Premier League champions have no intention of bringing in an extra centre-back at the end of the season.
One thing they do agree on, however, is that Napoli are still lurking.
It's easy to see why Struijk would be in demand though.
Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan summed up the youngster’s recent progression nicely when he told BBC Radio Leeds: “He is getting better and better.
"He is solid, by the way. Very aggressive in the air, very aggressive up against the centre-forward, good feet, covers ground well.
"He is getting better, by the way.”
Elsewhere, Leeds are being linked with a move for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez.
The 29-year-old is still yet to agree terms on a new deal in the Spanish capital, and a summer move is looking more and more likely as the season goes on.
According to Cuatro, that’s where the Whites come in.
A recent report on the matter suggests that Leeds would be willing to offer the player up to £4.3 million in wages each year to lure him to Elland Road.
If Leeds are to land the wide man, however, they will have to beat off competition from the likes of Everton, Napoli and AC Milan.
Only time will tell on this one, but the opportunity to sign a nine-cap international on a free transfer is always going to be difficult to pass up…
We’ve gathered the rest of this afternoon’s Premier League transfer speculation below:
1. Leicester keen on Struijk
Leicester City have made an enquiry about Leeds United youngster Pascal Struijk. Napoli are also said to be keen. (De Telegraaf) (Photo by Tim Keeton - Pool/Getty Images)
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2. Newcastle still want Dragusin
Newcastle United are still interested in signing Juventus defender Radu Dragusin, with his contract set to expire this summer. (Corriere dello Sport) (Photo by Chris Ricco/Getty Images)
Photo: Chris Ricco
3. Leeds want Burchall
Leeds United have set their sights on signing Bournemouth starlet Ajani Burchall. The 16-year-old attacker has rejected a scholarship deal with the Championship side. (Football Insider) (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images)
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4. Whites register Vazquez interest
Leeds United have registered an interest in signing Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez this summer. The winger has failed to agree a new deal in the Spanish capital. (Cuatro) (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA/AFP via Getty Images)
Photo: ANDER GILLENEA