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Josh Edwards

Tue 7 April 2026 17:10, UK

Leeds United are monitoring Estoril forward, Yanis Begraoui, MOT Leeds News understands.

While retaining their Premier League status remains the number one objective, recruitment plans are already being put into place at Elland Road ahead of the summer transfer window.

And one of the names on their list of targets is Begraoui, who has enjoyed a fine campaign in Liga Portugal.

The 24-year-old Moroccan has 18 goals and one assist in 28 league appearances this season, which has him as the third-top scorer in the division.

Leeds are looking for attacking reinforcements this summer, and his name is already one of several on their list.

Yanis Begraoui has chance to earn himself a Premier League move

That is, of course, providing that Leeds stay in the Premier League, nevertheless.

However, MOT Leeds News understands that officials from Elland Road are due in Portugal next weekend when Estoril host FC Porto.

Begraoui is the player that the Whites are expected to be focusing on, and for good reason, too, when taking into account his stats from the current campaign, which certainly go far beyond just his goals.

The versatile forward has created 17 chances this season, which places him among the top 11.5 per cent of players for his position, and with 18 completed dribbles, he also ranks among the top 8.8 per cent.

This season has been by far his most prolific, with the 24-year-old having managed 11 goals in more games in the previous campaign.

Where would Begraoui fit in at Leeds?

That will come down to several factors, but mainly how Daniel Farke looks to set his team up.

In the current system, Begraoui is likely to adopt one of the two attacking roles behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but his versatility could also see him lead the line.

Most of his career appearances have been as the number nine, with a role out wide on either side as his second-most utilised.

With 16 goals in 50 appearances as a striker, though, it’s clear that it is by far his best position.