Leeds United’s Emi Buendia January transfer deal faces six challenges as rival clubs’ increased motivation is made public.
Manager Unai Emery acknowledged that the team was open to loaning out the 28-year-old for the rest of the season,
thus it is likely that the Argentine playmaker will depart Villa Park during the next two weeks.
After recovering from a severe knee injury that prevented him from playing the full 2023–24 season,
Buendia has struggled for minutes. Leeds, who had expressed interest in the player after a previous summer window approach,
is among the clubs who have been informed of the two-time Championship winner’s availability.
In an attempt to impress Emery and the Villa leadership, Buendia chose to remain where he was instead of rejoining Daniel Farke, with whom he won two championships at Norwich City, six months ago. Buendia is thought to be amenable to a loan transfer, but he has failed to persuade them that he deserves more engagement despite his best attempts. While Leeds retain an interest, a number of Spanish clubs are also set to test the waters. Importantly, all of these teams play in “La Liga,” Spain’s top division.
Last summer, it was reported that Buendia’s hesitation to sign with Leeds stemmed from his desire to stay in the top league and that returning to the Championship would not
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