Leeds United should join the race for Max Gradel this summer.
According to The Sun, Bournemouth winger and reported Sunderland target Hadi Sacko is available for transfer this summer – and Leeds United should be in the queue for him.
The 29-year-old winger was a firm fan favourite during a previous spell at Elland Road, which ended in 2011, and a lot of supporters would love him back.
Plus, there’s certainly space for a player of his ilk in the squad.
Of course, Hadi Sacko is one of five players to join the Whites this summer, after signing a permanent deal in spite of an indifferent loan spell last season.
The right winger scored two goals and set up only three in 38 Championship appearances this season. There is a lot of room for improvement and it remains to be seen whether he is good enough to aid United’s promotion push next season.
It is also worth noting that new head coach Thomas Christiansen might not even rate the 23-year-old, who was signed before the Dane was appointed.
Relying on a player with such modest statistics is a big gamble for Christiansen and he might hedge his bets by bringing in competition for Sacko – and Gradel would be perfect.
He might not be the player that Leeds fans fondly remember, having failed to score or assist in 11 Premier League games last season – all of which were from the bench – but he is certainly an upgrade on Sacko, who could learn a thing or two about the tricky winger.
The Ivory Coast international might well be game for a return to Yorkshire, given he is following popular Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani on Twitter, and the Whites’ hierarchy should compete with Sunderland for his signature.
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