Sport nationLeeds United is making a last-ditch effort to sign winger Bachir Belloumi from Portuguese side Farense before the transfer deadline. According to reports, the Yorkshire club is preparing an offer worth €6 million to secure the 22-year-old’s services.
Belloumi has impressed in the Primeira Liga, scoring seven goals and providing four assists last season. His performances have caught the attention of several European clubs, including Marseille and Club Brugge. However, Leeds has emerged as the frontrunner to sign the emerging talent.
The signing of Belloumi would bolster Leeds’ forward line, which has been depleted by the departures of Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter. Manager Daniel Farke is keen to add one more offensive player to his squad before the transfer deadline.
Leeds has already signed midfielder Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Dusseldorf for £3.4 million and is expected to sign defender Isaac Schmidt from St. Gallen. However, the club’s bid to sign Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer, valued at £15 million, has been rejected.
Despite this setback, Leeds remains active in the transfer market, with Hungarian winger Roland Sallai and Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing also linked to the club.
As the transfer deadline approaches, Leeds United is racing against time to finalize its squad. With Belloumi’s potential signing and other targets in sight, the next 24 hours will be crucial in determining the fate of these players. Will Leeds secure Belloumi’s services, or will other clubs hijack the deal? Only time will tell.
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