Why Leeds United may now be favourites to seal Yacine Titraoui transfer

Leeds United look to have been gifted a lifeline in their pursuit of Yacine Titraoui.

The Whites are said to have tracked the midfielder for months, as Daniel Farke looks to add a new midfielder to his ranks.

Senior Elland Road figures have been left impressed by the Sporting Charleroi star, who was on fire in the Belgian first division last season.

The Algerian international is the subject of heavy transfer interest across Europe, with Olympiakos and Sunderland said to be keen.

However, it looked like a transfer to the Greek side was advancing, with Farke's side set to miss out.

But Titraoui's move has taken a fresh twist, which could make Leeds the new favourites for his signature.

Yacine Titraoui's refusal 'revives' new transfer amid Leeds interest

MOT Leeds News understands that Titraoui's name is known at Elland Road.

The Whites have been monitoring his progress in recent months, as they were always going to take their time this summer.

It seemed like Farke's top target was Southampton's Shea Charles, but Leeds are said to be at their limit after multiple transfer offers have been rejected for the midfielder.

This could see them return for Titraoui, especially after the latest transfer twist.

According to Africa Foot, a club-to-club agreement had been reached between Olympiakos and Sporting Charleroi for the defensive midfielder, who has decided against the move to Greece.

It's said that the player's refusal "totally revives" his future, with him now free to explore other transfer opportunities.

There was a transfer agreement in place, but Titraoui's refusal gives Leeds a second chance to assess a possible move once more.

How much is Titraoui valued at?

It's clear that Leeds would be a more attractive move than a club in Greece would be, due to the Whites' Premier League status.

Though the player's preference isn't known, most footballers would make the move to England's top flight if they were going to get guaranteed playing time.

The Whites wouldn't have to spend much on Titraoui either, as Hull City were also assessing a £10million move earlier this summer.

A fee of £10m is nothing for Leeds, but it could be the right move to make if they can't land Charles.

Since cooling their interest in Titraoui, the deal for Charles has taken a turn for the worse, which puts a move for the former firmly back on the cards.