Leeds United transfers: Who is Lucas Vazquez? Fact check on latest Leeds rumour

Real Madrid's Spanish forward Lucas Vazquez celebrates after scoring a goal against Celta Vigo in La Liga earlier this month.

But who is Lucas Vazquez, where have the links come from and how likely are Leeds United to conclude a deal for him?

Here, we take you through everything you need to know:

Who is Lucas Vasquez?

Vasquez has spent his entire career at Real Madrid barring a loan stint at Espanyol during the 2014-15 season.

In his time with Madrid, Vasquez has won La Liga twice alongside two Supercopa de Espana titles and three Champions League winners medals.

He has also won the UEFA Super Cup twice and the FIFA Club World Cup three times.

The 29-year-old attacker, who typically operates on the right-hand side, has also been capped nine times for Spain.

What’s the latest on Lucas Vasquez and Leeds United?

Vazquez, who has been linked with a move to Leeds United previously, is in talks over a new contract with Real Madrid.

However, reports in Spain suggest that negotiations have hit a roadblock with the player due to become a free agent at the end of the season.

That fact has put clubs throughout Europe on alert and caused rumours to swirl regarding his next move.

Talk from news outlets AS and Diario Madridista suggest that the Spaniard is unhappy with how contract talks have progressed.

Vazquez reportedly earns around £50,000-a-week and has been offered a three-year extension on the same money.

But the player is holding out for pay increase having cemented himself as a regular under Zinedine Zidane.

How likely are Leeds to sign Lucas Vazquez?

Marcelo Bielsa is happy with his squad and the noises coming out of Elland Road remain that they don't expect to do any major business this transfer window.

That hasn't stopped Leeds being linked with a host of players, including Vazquez, and they continue to monitor the market, but it would take something major for them to change their stance before Monday's deadline.

Indeed, if Vasquez doesn’t sign fresh terms with the Spanish giants, Leeds may have a shot at securing his services in the summer, but would likely face intense competition for his signature.