Blackburn Rovers and Derby County join Leeds United in race to seal Ali Al-Hamadi transfer
Leeds United have now been joined by Blackburn Rovers and Derby County in the race to sign talented AFC Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi, according to TEAMtalk.
The online news outlet shared (9 November) a new twist in the race to sign the League Two hotshot with both Blackburn and Derby now also hot on the heels of the 21-year-old who has registered five goals and five assists so far for The Dons.
South London Press reported on 3 November that Leeds United want to sign the youngster along with Sunderland but TEAMtalk reveal that AFC Wimbledon are reluctant to part ways with the forward but are certainly braced for bids when the window re-opens in January.
Leeds most attractive
Leeds have been particularly adept at noticing talent early on in their career and helping them develop to become first-team certainty and Ali Al-Hamadi could certainly be another dot on that prestigious list at Elland Road
Wilfried Gnonto, Crysencio Summerville and Illan Meslier are all examples of that being the case with minimal expenditure, and the club made it into the Premier League during that period too.
Al-Hamadi is clearly too good for League Two right now and a step up to the Championship would be a great opportunity to show his levels while the youngster could also be a wildcard option to Daniel Farke's extremely gifted squad.
As the Whites gear up for a crucial campaign in search of an instant return to the Premier League, the club's owners 49ers Enterprises certainly won't be backing away from any sensible and money-wise attractions in the January market.
Ali Al-Hamadi is one they must consider, even if they buy him in January and send him out on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
Certainly, the Whites face several opposition for his signature but Leeds represent the most attractive option in comparison to the aforementioned clubs meaning the West Yorkshire are certainly in the box seat for his signature.
Get it done.