Pascal Struijk update emerges after 'deal agreed' between Leeds United and Brighton & Hove Albion

Leeds United will reportedly receive an initial sum of £15m if Pascal Struijk completes his proposed move to Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Elland Road, one he does not appear set to see out.

Reports over the weekend indicated a deal had been agreed between the Whites and the Seagulls over a move for the centre-back.

Pascal Struijk update emerges

It was claimed a £20m deal had been struck, but it has since been suggested it will in fact be an £18m agreement, comprised of an initial £15m and then £3m in add-ons.

Posting on X, Sky Sports reporter Zinny Boswell said: “Sky Sports News told the deal agreed for Pascal Struijk is £18m in total. LUFC receive £15m as a fixed fee plus £3m in potential add-ons.”

Many would argue Struijk’s value is considerably higher, although the lack of time remaining on his contract is likely to have weakened Leeds’ hand.

While Leeds will be saddened to see the Dutchman depart, his sale will prove hugely beneficial when it comes to staying on the right side of financial rules.

Struijk arrived at Elland Road as a teenager in 2018, completing his education within the Whites academy. He counts as a ‘homegrown’ player and will his sale will be classed as ‘pure profit’.

Leeds United’s centre-back options

His exit would leave Leeds light in the centre-back department given they operate with three central defenders. Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw are still on the books, although there is little in the way of senior competition.

Max Wober is due back in West Yorkshire following his injury-plagued season on loan at Werder Bremen but a reintegration looks highly unlikely.

The Whites have been linked with an array of centre-backs, including outgoing Union Berlin man Diogo Leite and Sporting Lisbon’s Ousmane Diomande.

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