Leeds chief Victor Orta admits they explored PSV Eindhoven ace Cody Gakpo and Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

However, they were unable to land either Kvaratskhelia or Gakpo, with Orta acknowledging the price tags of these types of player mean Leeds have to act quickly when it comes to recruitment.

"We have a lot of information from many players," Orta told AS, who had asked the Leeds director about how close the Whites were to landing Gakpo and Kvaratskhelia.

"In the end some, due to price and our limitations, escape us.

"That is why we have to act as quickly as possible."