Leeds United officials have been in Belgium today to hold talks over signing Benfica B left-back Alexis Scholl, with the deal tipped to go through in the coming days.
Scholl, a young Belgian defender, emerged as an option for the Whites in recent days, as they look to add another full-back to the squad.
The Belgian has been limited to B team football at Portuguese giants Benfica, but Leeds appear willing to take a punt on his potential, especially in light of Charlie Taylor handing in a transfer request.
And Leeds are pushing to get a deal done as, according to TV Yorkshire, club officials have been meeting over the signing of Scholl in Belgium today.
The Championship side are now confident of taking the Benfica B man to Elland Road in the coming days.
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Scholl, 20, spent time in the youth ranks at Belgian giants Anderlecht before heading to Portugal with Benfica, where he is under contract until the summer of 2020.
He has represented Belgium up to Under-19 level.
