On January 12, the Italian publication revealed that the custodian for Spezia had turned down any offers from the other Serie B team, as his present team sought to let him go.
Along with two teammates, the Pole is reportedly looking for a new home. However, given his salary of €1 million net per season [£860,000], it is also rumoured that he will not be joining Hull City, the Whites’ Championship rivals, according to Fussball Transfers’ Dominik Schneider on January 11.
Leeds United are being linked to 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Illan Meslier, who is believed to be interesting Celta Vigo.
Last club standing?
Exit talk around Meslier has died down significantly between this season and last after the Frenchman endured a nightmare campaign that contributed to the Whites’ relegation from the Premier League.
The long-term starter has kept his top spot for Daniel Farke, though, and during the first part of the season, his reputation has somewhat recovered despite Karl Darlow’s summer arrival.
Given that Meslier is as much a part of the team as offensive talents Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville are, it seems highly improbable that the German would permit Meslier to go anywhere in January.
Therefore, it would appear that any attempt to sign former Fiorentina custodian Dragowski was conducted with the future in mind, possibly to prevent him from leaving Elland Road in the summer.
If Leeds United is not relegated to the top league, it is anticipated that some of its players may leave the team.
With Spezia now in the Italian second division, it appears they are looking to save costs associated with their Polish internationals. Given that Hull and Cremonese have presumably been ruled out, the Whites may be their only remaining realistic choice.
A prospective low-cost expansion would make sense, but it’s possible that Darlow might view it differently. This could be a factor in Leeds’ reported interest, depending on whether it makes the terms of any purchase more beneficial to them.
In other developments:
New date confirmed for trip to Leeds United
The evening of Wednesday, January 24 (KO 7.45 p.m.) has been set aside for Norwich City’s Sky Bet Championship road match against Leeds United.
Though the hosts’ advancement to the Emirates FA Cup fourth round causes a conflict with the original match date, the game was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 27.
Should they prevail in the rematch against Bristol Rovers, the Canaries will also play in the FA Cup that weekend.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, January 15 for the rescheduled matchup with Leeds United.