Leeds United are looking for a playmaker — Eduard Spertsyan is the perfect option

English club Leeds United has shown serious interest in the captain of Krasnodar and the leader of the Armenian national team, Eduard Spertsyan. According to Transfermarkt, the player is valued at €25 million, making him the most expensive footballer in the Russian Premier League. With his contract set to expire in a year and the player himself wanting to leave after a championship-winning season, Krasnodar may let him go for a reduced fee.

Why is Spertsyan attractive to Leeds?

As reported by leedsunited.news, the club is seeking a replacement for Brenden Aaronson, who failed to meet expectations in the Championship — only 1 goal and 1 assist all season, along with numerous missed chances.

Spertsyan is the ideal candidate:

• 143 matches, 44 goals, and 32 assists for Krasnodar
• 11 goals + 7 assists in the 2024/25 title-winning season
• 9 goals and 4 assists in 34 matches for Armenia
• Set-piece specialist — recently scored two stunning free kicks against Montenegro and Kosovo

Financial details of the transfer
Leeds, managed by 49ers Enterprises, has allocated £150 million for transfers. Spertsyan would cost around £17 million — a deal analysts consider to be great value. While the club is close to signing Jaka Bijol and Habib Diarra, the Armenian playmaker is considered a top priority.

With Joe Rothwell potentially leaving and uncertainty surrounding Aaronson, Leeds sees Spertsyan as a primary target. If the club continues to aim for quality reinforcements, signing the Armenian midfielder should be the next logical step.

Leeds won the Championship in the 2024/25 season and secured promotion to the Premier League. The team now hopes to establish itself in the top flight.

What does Spertsyan himself say?
In a recent interview, the midfielder hinted at a departure:

"Staying one more year was the right decision. I needed to win something and move on. I dream of top leagues and the Champions League. We'll see what happens this summer."

Conclusion
Spertsyan is the top transfer trend of the RPL-2025. If Leeds completes the deal, it will be one of the biggest summer moves in both Armenian and Russian football.