’49ers to seal Noah Sadiki move’ after Leeds United transfer boost
Leeds United may soon sign a new midfielder for Daniel Farke, with Union Saint-Gilloise star Noah Sadiki being a target this transfer window.
The 20-year-old was pivotal at the Joseph Marien Stadium last season as the Belgian outfit won the league title, securing a place in the Champions League.
Joe Rothwell has left Elland Road, and the Whites will undoubtedly need to reinforce their midfield in the coming weeks to build a competitive squad.
Farke could have Sadiki as an option instead, with the West Yorkshire outfit interested in the DR Congo international, and they have been given a potential boost in their pursuit.
Union has Sadiki difficulty amid Leeds United transfer interest
Union will find it difficult to keep Sadiki in the ongoing transfer window, according to FootNews.
The news outlet reports (23 June) that it will be challenging for the Belgian league champions to fend off interest in the 20-year-old, giving 49ers Enterprises an opportunity to potentially push for a move at Elland Road.
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It’s been claimed that along with the DR Congo midfielder, Franjo Ivanovic and Koki Machida could also leave Les Unionistes despite their hopes of retaining their best players.
Farke arguably needs to bolster his engine room after promotion to the Premier League, and Sadiki’s potential makes him an intriguing prospect.
Leeds have several midfielders on transfer radar
Atalanta star Mario Pasalic is the latest midfielder being linked with Leeds this summer, but it remains to be seen whether they can sign the Croatia international on a free transfer.
Gus Hamer has been tipped to leave Sheffield United after they failed to win promotion to the Premier League, with the Whites in the race for his signing.
Farke had issues in the middle of the park after Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev’s injuries in the previous campaign, forcing the West Yorkshire outfit to sign Josuha Guilavogui in October.
Leeds wouldn’t want to put themselves in a similar position next season, and must add more depth to their squad this summer.
The German manager will hope the 49ers back him in the coming weeks with quality signings, and Sadiki certainly ticks several boxes.
Not only can the 20-year-old further develop at Elland Road and potentially make the Whites some profit with his sale further down the line, but the midfielder can also contribute immensely in the short term.
The Peacocks have one aim for next season, and that’s avoiding relegation, and Farke should push Paraag Marathe to invest heavily in the squad this summer to achieve that goal.