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Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard says Leeds target Georginio Rutter has been ‘unplayable’ at times for Hoffenheim.

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According to report, a deal to sign Rutter is close to being finalised and the France U21 international could arrive in Leeds today to complete his medical.

Rutter is reportedly open to the move, which is expected to cost Leeds between €30-40 million. Hoffenheim would’ve liked to keep him longer but cannot refuse Leeds’ offer.

The 20-year-old has registered 11 goals and eight assists in 64 appearances for Hoffenheim, and Hatchard believes Rutter will be a ‘great fit’ for Leeds, despite not yet being the finished article.

“He’s one of those guys – you look at data, stats, goals, assist – but you watch him and you just love it. Because he is fun. He wants to effect the game with a mazy run, skill, a shot from range,” Hatchard observed.

“He is the youngest French player ever to score in the Champions League. At Hoffenheim, he has had some games where he has been unplayable. He is still raw, he is not the finished article, but I think he will be a great fit for Leeds.”