Fresh twist emerges in Leeds United and Leicester City race to sign Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo
Leeds United, Leicester City and Southampton were all looking to sign Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo on loan, according to the Chronicle.
The English newspaper reported in its print edition on Saturday (5 August, Page 32), that due to his knee injury the Ivory Coast international will not be leaving Old Trafford this summer.
The Manchester outfit preferred to let him go out on loan but he’s only likely to leave in January as he will miss the first part of the new season.
Not a priority
Leeds have Jack Harrison, Willy Gnonto, Luis Sinisterra, Dan James and Crysenscio Summerville in the wide attacking positions.
Where they need reinforcements is in defence and someone to lead the line for them so not signing Diallo will not be too bad for them.
Daniel Farke’s himself said that it’s a priority to bring in a proper striker and hopefully, they’re working long and hard behind the scenes.
Swansea’s Joel Piroe has been linked but it remains to be seen if that deal can be done, but the chances of that seem slim as of now.
There are many options to consider but with the new season already here and Leeds’ first game to be played on Sunday, it’s about time the club hurries up.
Patrick Bamford remains unavailable for the Whites and that’s been the case for the last two seasons so something needs to change quickly.
In other Leeds United news, an update has emerged on the club’s pursuit to sign two centre-backs this summer with a winger now on the radar as well.