'We have to accept offers' – Getafe manager admits they could sell Leeds transfer target

The manager of Getafe has admitted they may have to sell Leeds target Christantus Uche, who is also wanted by Sunderland, Wolves and Brentford.

• Uche eyed by Premier League quartet
• Leeds keen on deal
• Face competition from rivals

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Getafe manager Jose Bordalas has admitted he may be forced into sanctioning the departure of Nigeria international Uche. The versatile 22-year-old signed for the Spanish side last year and enjoyed a positive first season in La Liga, contributing four goals and six assists as his side finished 13th. Uche also made a brilliant start to the current campaign as he scored and assisted in Getafe's 2-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to – relayed in a report from – Premier League sides Wolves and Brentford are both interested in Uche, though claim it is Leeds and Sunderland who are 'best placed' to sign him. The former Moralo and Ceuta star has a reported €25 million (£21.6m/$29.2m) release clause in his current contract but Getafe are thought to be willing to make a sale for €20m as they need funds to register some players.

• WHAT BORDALAS SAID

  Speaking about the club's current transfer predicament, Bordalas told : “We’ll have to release some so we can register all or almost all of them. I wouldn’t like Uche or anyone to leave, but we have to accept the offers we have, and there are several.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS?

  Leeds made a triumphant return to the Premier League on Monday night as they beat Everton to get up and running with three points. Their next fixture is a tough assignment as they visit title hopefuls Arsenal on Saturday.