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Report: Leeds and Newcastle competing for the same 23-year-old left-back

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Leeds United and Newcastle United are among the clubs who are interested in signing Bournemouth left-back Jordan Zemura in the summer transfer window, according to 90min.

Leeds United and Newcastle United linked with Jordan Zemura

The report has claimed that Leeds, Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham United all are keen on the Zimbabwe international.

West Ham are reportedly leading the race for the 23-year-old.

90min have added that there is an ongoing dispute over Zemura’s contract at Bournemouth.

“Zemura saw a one-year contract extension clause triggered in March 2022, but 90min understands that Bournemouth have been unable to agree terms over a new deal,” stated the report.

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Jordan Zemura has made 17 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Bournemouth so far this season.

The 23-year-old left-back has given one assist in those matches.

Jordan Zemura
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Newcastle United linked with Iliman Ndiaye

Meanwhile, The Sun have reported that Newcastle United are among the clubs interested in signing Sheffield United attacker Iliman Ndiaye.

Ndiaye is a very versatile attacking player who can operate as a central striker, on the wing or in attacking midfielder.

The report has claimed that scouts from Newcastle, Everton and West Ham United have watched the 23-year-old in recent weeks.

However, it is Everton who are the keenest on the Senegal international, according to the report.

Ndiaye has made 33 starts and three substitute appearances in the Championship for the Blades so far this season.

The attacker has scored 11 goals and given seven assists in those games.