Leeds United want Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno | OneFootball

Leeds United are interested in signing Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno this summer, according to Foot Mercato.

The ‘brilliant‘ Spaniard, who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, has emerged as a target.

However, Leeds will face competition from Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Burnley for Moreno.

The 32-year-old has played 55 Premier League games since moving to England, bagging two goals and four assists. He previously tallied six goals and 15 assists in 146 La Liga appearances.

Leeds are also looking at Mainz 05 left-back Anthony Caci in their attempt to strengthen at the back, but manager Daniel Farke could prefer Moreno given his Premier League experience.

The former Rayo Vallecano star won the Copa del Rey with Betis in 2022, and the Whites could benefit from his ball-playing qualities next season.

Junior Firpo ended the season with four goals and ten assists in 32 Championship appearances to help Leeds seal promotion.

He is expected to leave Leeds this summer, and acquiring the perfect replacement for him could be tricky.

Moreno could prove to be a decent addition to their defence, but convincing him to choose them ahead of other suitors will not be straightforward.

The Yorkshire club needs to upgrade in every position if they want to retain their Premier League status beyond 2026.

Recruiting quality and experienced players capable of delivering consistently will help their cause.