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Leeds transfer round-up: Nikola Krstovic wants out as advanced talks take place

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10 Aug 2025, 9:47 am

Leeds United remain active in the transfer window as they search for further signings.

Daniel Farke is keen on bringing in more attacking additions before the end of the window.

It remains one of the few areas where the Peacocks are in desperate need of reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League season.

Thankfully, plenty of attackers have been linked to Elland Road in recent days.

As a result, MOT Leeds News has highlighted all of the recent transfer news from the past 48 hours below.

Dilane Bakwa has impressed in Ligue 1 (Credit: Imago)

Strasbourg want between £26-30million for Dilane Bakwa

One forward who has been linked to Leeds is Dilane Bakwa.

The Strasbourg attacker has impressed in Ligue 1 and helped the French side qualify for Europe last season.

Therefore, interest is high in the 22-year-old, with Nottingham Forest recently having a £24million bid knocked back.

It has since been reported that Strasbourg want between £26m-£30m for Bakwa as Leeds look to win the race for the attacker.

Read more: Why Andreas Schjelderup could be a game-changer for Leeds United

Leeds-linked striker Nikola Krstovic in action for Lecce.

Nikola Krstovic helped keep Lecce in the Serie A last season (Credit: Imago)

Nikola Krstovic tells Lecce he ‘wants to leave’

Another player linked to Leeds United is Nikola Krstovic.

Farke reportedly £21.6m for Krstovic earlier in the window, but it did not match Lecce’s £34.7m asking price.

However, the Peacocks have now received a boost in their pursuit of the striker, with Krstovic requesting to leave Lecce.

Krstovic netted 12 goals for Lecce last season

Lecce’s president, Sticchi Damiani, stated: “Nikola Krstovic wants to leave and try new chapter in his career”.

It remains to be seen if Leeds will now go back in for the striker after this development.

Mattia Zanotti is wanted by Leeds (Credit: Imago)

Leeds United dealt transfer blow as Mattia Zanotti issue emerges

Elsewhere on the pitch, Farke is also looking to strengthen his options at right-back.

Leeds are believed to be in talks with Mattia Zanotti ahead of a potential move.

The 22-year-old came through the ranks at Inter Milan, but now plies his trade with Swiss side FC Lugano.

However, negotiations are now on hold between Leeds and Lugano for Zanotti, due to issues on the player’s side.

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Nikola Krstovic

Mattia Zanotti

Dilane Bakwa