Jean-Kevin Augustin reacts to Leeds fan on Twitter who urged 'Get yourself to the airports'

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25 Jan 2020, 8:16 am

Leeds United fans have mobilised in the wake of exciting news that their club is trying to land Red Bull Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin.

L'Equipe got the ball rolling with news that he wanted out of Monaco in favour of a move to Elland Road.

He's been left out of the Monaco squad for the game tonight and has been given permission to cut short his loan with them.

Since then our Twitter timeline has resembled the deck of a flight control centre, with Leeds fans tracking any planes that could possibly contain the striker.

Don't say the Leeds fans aren't invested.

And we've spotted something else that is likely to get Leeds fans even more excited.

The latest 'Like' on the official Augustin Twitter account is of a Leeds fan who said, "To all Leeds spys. Get yourself to the airports. Patrol all taxi ranks. Mass outside Elland Road. Today is Augustin Day. Do us proud and STALK like you've never STALKED before. Hide in the bushes, sewers, wheelie bins, trees and inside Orta's pants!"

It's the first interaction on his twitter account since December.

Since that initial interaction, his Twitter account has sprung into action and he's liked another five tweets from Leeds fans.

Leeds fans won't need much more than that and one supporter admitted he was glued to a flight-tracking website while on holiday.

@TheSquareBall If you think I am stupid enough to be glued to a flight tracking website whilst on holiday, on the off chance our new striker is onboard, you would be absolutely correct. #lufc pic.twitter.com/5MKdoh2Lv1
— Easty (@Easty_LUFC) January 25, 2020

It shows how excited Leeds fans are about the prospect of Augustin, a player who was linked with a big-money move to the Premier League not long ago, signing.

His career might not have hit those heady heights yet but it looks like he sees a route to the Premier League with Leeds and Bielsa.

In other Leeds United news, Leeds journalist shares what he's been told about potential Bowen move

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