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‘Continue today’: Fabrizio Romano shares update about Charles de Ketelaere overnight, with Leeds still strongly linked

Leeds United could be set to miss out on one of their summer targets, .

De Ketelaere reportedly requested to sit out Club Brugge’s opening league match of the season amid links to Leeds and Milan.

The 21-year-old did sit out the Belgian’s Super Cup win last weekend as boss Carl Hoefkens left the forward on the bench. And it seems the talented youngster is set for a move away from Brugge.

Club Brugge v KAA Gent - Belgian Supercup
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Romano update on Charles de Ketelaere

Fabrizio Romano claims that AC Milan remain confident over signing De Ketelaere this summer.

The Serie A champions will continue talks with Club Brugge over the next couple of days in an attempt to finalise a deal.

De Ketelaere is said to be ‘pushing’ for the move to Milan and favours a move to the Champions League side.

Leeds still strongly linked to De Ketelaere

Although their chances may seem slim, United are still strongly linked with a move for the Belgium international.

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The Daily Mail also claim the club are hopeful that a higher offer and a move to the Premier League can convince the Club Brugge man to move to Elland Road.

Belgium v Poland: UEFA Nations League - League Path Group 4
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De Ketelaere was brilliant in the Belgian league last season and put up eye-catching numbers. The forward registered 14 goals and seven assists in 33 appearances in the league.

The talented youngster is also extremely versatile as he can play as a striker, on either flank or in the centre of midfield. It’s no wonder that Leeds boss Jesse Marsch is interested in bringing him to Elland Road.

But Leeds face a tough fight for De Ketelaere’s signature in AC Milan. And with the youngster seemingly favouring a move to the Serie A champions, Marsch will be hoping that Milan fail to find an agreement with Club Brugge.