Leeds United shake hands on package deal for Jean Matteo Bahoya as fee already set
Jean-Matteo Bahoya looks set to become a new Leeds United player in the coming hours.
Daniel Farke has been chasing a new attacking signing all summer, but the race has come down to the wire.
The Whites have until 11pm on Tuesday to secure a deal for a winger, and it appears that they have now done just that.
Bahoya looks set to become the sixth Elland Road signing of the summer, after a deal was agreed.
A new update has been shared and the financial terms are pretty impressive.
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What agreement have Leeds reached for Jean-Matteo Bahoya deal?
Leeds are set to add Bahoya to their ranks, and complete the squad building for the new season.
Fabrizio Romano claimed on Tuesday that the Peacocks had agreed an initial loan deal for the 21-year-old.
He states that a medical has been authorised, with Farke's side shaking hands on a £26million fee.
That is a mandatory buy-out fee, with the player already giving the move the green light, according to the respected Italian journalist.
How will Leeds' transfer window be rated?
That fee has the potential to be a real bargain for the Thorp Arch side, if he develops how he should.
At just 21, he already has significant experience at the top level, wit 59 appearances in the Bundesliga and 10 games in Ligue 1.
He also has featured eight times in the Champions League, and nine times in the Europa League, so that signals that Farke's side are going in the right direction.
His pace is his main asset, as he recorded a top speed of 21.9mph in Germany's top-flight last season, per Sofascore.
However, he also knows where the net is, notching three goals, while also adding four assists in the division in the 2025-26 campaign.
He should be a very exciting addition for the Whites, and will make an impact in the English game.