Leeds ‘announcement imminent’ as Habib Diarra completes Elland Road transfer
Daniel Farke could soon have Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra at Leeds United as 49ers Enterprises get to work this transfer window.
Lukas Nmecha will be at Elland Road for the start of next season after leaving Wolfsburg as a free agent.
Adam Underwood has started his duties as sporting director at the Whites, and fans are looking forward to seeing what he can do in the coming weeks.
Diarra has been linked with an exit from Strasbourg after captaining the club to a seventh-place finish in Ligue 1 this season, and the West Yorkshire outfit could soon make an announcement.
Diarra leaving Strasbourg for Leeds United as transfer imminent
Diarra is leaving Strasbourg for Leeds, according to Team Football.
The news outlet reports (15 June) that the French club are targeting Royal Antwerp midfielder Mahamadou Doumbia as a replacement for their captain, who will move to Elland Road.
| Competition (2024/25) | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Ligue 1 | 26 | 4 | 3 |
It’s been claimed that the 21-year-old’s departure from the Ligue 1 outfit is imminent for a fee anticipated to be around £17million.
The West Yorkshire outfit could potentially make an announcement soon about their second signing this summer, as it looks like a deal for the Senegal international has been completed.
Farke to be delighted with Diarra transfer at Leeds
Farke will undoubtedly be delighted with Diarra joining Leeds soon, as he hopes for a competitive squad in the Premier League.
Joe Rothwell’s loan move from Bournemouth appears unlikely to be extended, making it pivotal for the Whites to reinforce their engine room.
Josuha Guilavogui will also not be part of the German manager’s team next season, and more options will arguably be needed to survive relegation.
Leeds can’t enter the upcoming campaign with a lack of depth in midfield, as it significantly affected them during their Championship title run.
Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev’s injuries left the Elland Road faithful fearing the worst, but Ao Tanaka’s emergence helped ease those nerves.
Diarra will evidently be an impressive addition to the Whites’ squad, but Farke should demand more midfield signings from 49ers Enterprises.
The situation in the coming hours in LS11 will be one to keep an eye on as the Strasbourg captain’s transfer may be officially confirmed.