Leeds United are keen on signing Jerry Mbakogu from Carpi.
Leeds United’s interest in Jerry Mbakogu has increased in recent days with reports in Italy continuing to suggest he is set to sign with The Whites.
Gazzamercato report an agreement has already been concluded which will see Carpi striker Mbakogu sign a contract until 2022.
There has been no word from Leeds yet on the transfer, but Carpi appear to be making their own moves which suggest he is off.
Tuttomercatoweb report Carpi are eyeing a striker of their own.
They are plotting a move for Siena striker Claudio Santini, 26, who is on loan at Ascoli. He has scored five goals this season, just three fewer than Mbakogu has managed.
Their desire to bring in a striker underlines the fact they expect to lose Leeds bound Mbakogu.
Meanwhile in Serie B…
Former Leeds midfielder Tommaso Bianchi is a wanted man.
He has spent the past two seasons at Ascoli, having been under contract at Leeds between 2014 and 2016.
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