Sky Sports reported on July 19 that Kristensen’s transfer to Germany is expected to be finalized on Friday, making Buta surplus to requirements and likely to be moved on.
Kristensen will indeed get his wish to join the Bundesliga, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano on July 18, though it’s still unclear whether the transfer will be a loan or permanent.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is unlikely to be troubled by Kristensen’s departure, as the Dane hasn’t featured in any of Farke’s matches. When Farke took over at Elland Road last summer, Kristensen was already heading to Roma, where he made 31 appearances and scored once.
Eintracht Frankfurt, who will compete in the Europa League this season, represents an appealing opportunity for Kristensen, who has played for several European clubs throughout his career.
The transfer appears so advanced that Kristensen may even join Eintracht on their pre-season tour to the USA, as reported by Hit Radio FFH on July 18.
While Leeds is in the process of reducing their squad and deciding on the futures of returning loanees like Kristensen, there is an urgent need to recruit in key areas.
