Leeds United are targeting Arnaud Kalimuendo and it seems that Paris Saint-Germain are ready to sell for around €25million (£21million) this summer.
What a busy window it has been for Leeds – and it’s not even mid-July yet!
Six new faces have arrived with Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca, Darko Gyabi, Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra have all joined the Whites.
Kalvin Phillips has moved on to Manchester City though and it seems that Raphinha will also be leaving Elland Road.
That means we can expect more spending from Leeds as they look to avoid another relegation battle next season.
Leeds United are targeting Arnaud Kalimuendo
Adding another striker is an absolute must for Leeds after Patrick Bamford’s injury problems last season.
One of the main names in the frame is Paris Saint-Germain attacker Arnaud Kalimuendo.
The Independent reported in June that Leeds had offered £17million to sign Kalimuendo, but there few been few updates in almost a month.
PSG have been dealing with upheaval themselves though, bringing in a new director of football in Luis Campos and new manager in Christophe Galtier.
PSG now want to make some key sales to bring in cash and L’Equipe claim that Kalimuendo is one player likely to go.
The asking price for Kalimuendo is €25million (£21million), meaning Leeds may only be £4million away from securing the PSG striker.
The structure of the deal will be key of course but Leeds seemingly have a great chance of luring Kalimuendo to Elland Road.
Kalimuendo, 20, has just spent two seasons on loan at Lens. 21 goals in 65 games for Lens – as well as six assists – means Kalimuendo has become one of the top young strikers in France.
Yet with first-team football in a star-studded PSG team unlikely, the French champions could cash in this summer though don’t be surprised if there is a buy-back clause included.
Leeds will be watching these developments very closely with rising hopes of luring the exiting striker to West Yorkshire.
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