Leeds United urged to arrange midfielder deal as soon as possible

David Norris says Leeds United must secure a new midfielder as quickly as they can.

Leeds looked destined to complete a deal for Premier League veteran Cheikhou Kouyate, but the 34-year-old failed a medical and the club opted against taking the risk [talkSPORT].

Ao Tanaka and Joe Rothwell remain Daniel Farke's only senior central midfield options until at least January if they do not take advantage of the free-agent market.

"I've seen situations and been in situations where the club will disregard the medical when they really want to get a player over the line," Norris exclusively told MOT Leeds News.

"It's obviously something that could be serious and that's why they've backed out of the deal.

"They're still massively short in that area so they need to bring people in."

Leeds United remain in midfielder hunt

Leeds were recently linked with former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin who was said to be invited for a trial [Fabrizio Romano, 18 October], though the suggestion of a deal is reported to be inaccurate [Leeds Live, 21 October] - likewise with former German international Christoph Kramer.

Josuha Guilavogui is another name that has done the rounds [Leeds Live, 19 October], though nothing has advanced on a potential deal for the 34-year-old, who has seven caps for France.

In other Leeds news, Daniel Farke has made a bold call on Patrick Bamford.

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