Report: Leeds still interested in unsettled Forest target Mahi

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Leeds still have an interest in Groningen striker Mimoun Mahi, who is also wanted by Nottingham Forest.

Groningen’s Mimoun Mahi reacts during the UEFA Europa League group F football match against SC Braga.

Leeds United could give fellow Championship outfit Nottingham Forest competition for Groningen striker Mimoun Mahi.

The Sun previously reported that Mahi had a £2m release clause and that Bristol City, Stoke City and Swansea City – along with Forest – were showing interest.

Mark Warbuton, manager of Nottingham Forest, during the Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City.

Now the Yorkshire Evening Post claims that the Morocco international is also on Leeds’ radar ahead of the January transfer window opening.

And any potential suitor for Mahi will have been given a boost by his latest comments about leaving his current club.

“I need a new step, a new environment. I’m certainly open to a transfer,” the 23-year-old told Dutch publication De Telegraaf.

Thomas Christiansen looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leeds United.

Mahi has impressed for Groningen since joining from boyhood club Sparta Rotterdam in the summer of 2014, scoring 30 goals in 100 appearances in all competitions.

The Whites are looking for new options in attack with several different players used there so far this season by head coach Thomas Christiansen.