Leeds United will complete the permanent signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Helder Costa this summer, according to Wayne Veysey at Football Insider.
Despite the uncertainty of the upcoming transfer window due to coronavirus, the deal looks set to conclude in July.
Leeds United Close to Agreeing Deal for Helder Costa
1st of July Transfer scheduled
Costa initially signed for Leeds on a season-long loan last summer. However, a permanent move now appears to be close between the clubs.
The Portuguese winger will reportedly sign a four-year contract at Elland Road. A £15 million transfer fee for the 26-year-old also seems to be going ahead on July 1.
Impact of Coronavirus at Leeds
With no return date for the return of professional football in England, complications arise over player contracts and transfers.
Many players’ contracts expire at the end of June. If the season resumes at a later date in the summer, restructuring of player contracts and transfers could be necessary.
But, Leeds will commit to the Costa transfer regardless, even though the transfer could impact the Yorkshire club financially. They recently announced a £21 million loss in the 2018/19 season, as the club gambled on promotion to the Premier League last season.
Uncertainty at Elland Road may also affect the club’s ability to retain a host of on-loan players if and when the Championship resumes. Regulars Jack Harrison, Ben White, Illan Meslier and Jean-Kevin Augustin are all currently on loan at the club.
Impressive Costa
Costa struggled to break into the first-team initially under Marcelo Bielsa. However, the 26-year-old recently established himself as a regular before the season was suspended in mid-March.
The Portuguese winger played in 40 matches for Leeds earlier in the season. He made 27 starts for the club, scoring five goals and made four assists.
It appears he showed enough promise for Bielsa and Leeds to make his loan move permanent for next season.
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