Leeds bid for ‘incredible’ Tottenham target, terms agreed with another player
Leeds United want Azzedine Ounahi and have reportedly made a bid to sign the midfielder from Angers after his superb World Cup campaign.
It’s according to Foot Mercatowho claim Leeds have made an official bid for Ounahi in recent days.
Leeds are apparently looking to splash the cash this month in a bid to secure their Premier League status again.
Los Blancos have already signed Red Bull Salzburg defender Maximilian Wober, reuniting him with his former boss Jesse Marsch.
Foot Mercato’s report not only covers what would be a pricey deal for Angers midfielder Ounahi, but also an offer for Hoffenheim striker Georginio Rutter.
It is reported that Leeds have already agreed terms with Rutter and are now trying to follow through on an imminent deal for the French striker by landing Ounahi.
Leeds will surely face a major battle for Azzedine Ounahi
Ounahi was pretty much unknown outside of France and Morocco two months ago.
The 22-year-old midfielder – formerly of Strasbourg – announced himself on the world stage by excelling at the World Cup in Qatar.
Ounahi was outstanding in Morocco’s midfield as they reached the semi-finals against all odds.
As quoted by GoalJose Mourinho called Ounahi “incredible” in the Moroccan midfield with the Roma boss blown away.
Ounahi offered so much energy as well as dribbling ability on the ball which made a huge impact from midfield.
It’s the kind of quality Leeds are looking for, but winning the race for Ounahi won’t be easy.
La Repubblica claimed a few days ago that Tottenham have made contact to try and sign Ounahi.
90min even claim that Barcelona, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain, Leicester, Newcastle, Southampton, West Ham, Wolves and Atalanta are also interested.
It’s a crowded race for Ounahi, but Leeds making a bid means they apparently have real hope of winning.
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