FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Leicester City - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - April 25, 2023 General view of a corner flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
Leeds United are reportedly “on the verge” of completing a transfer worth around £2.5 million plus add-ons for Swiss full-back, Isaac Schmidt, as per Patrick Berger. Daniel Farke is keen on bolstering the back-line and has marked the full-back positions as an area of development, following an exodus of first-team quality this summer.
Newly-signed Jayden Bogle papered over some of the cracks for a short while, but the squad depth still remains weak in the wide defensive areas with just the former Sheffield United man, Junior Firpo and Sam Byram as the only senior natural options.
For six seasons already, Schmidt has competed in the senior football league in Switzerland. He began his career with Lausanne and moved to St. Gallen in 2021. For the Swiss team, he has made over 100 senior appearances. Of those, four were in the UEFA Conference League, which was his first experience playing in Europe.
The 2023–2024 Super League Stats of Isaac Schmidt
Games
34
Objectives
2.
Crosses for every 90
0.38
wins in tackles per 90
1.88
90-day interception rate
1.70
Schmidt is a natural left-back, but he has also occasionally played on the right side; Leeds will probably be particularly interested in this adaptability.
If everything goes according to plan, the West Yorkshire team will defeat Werder Bremen, a German outlet, to sign Schmidt.
