Leeds United are reportedly backing away from Baghdad Bounedjah.
According to Algerian newspaper L’Expression, Leeds United have decided to turn their attentions away from Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah due to the finances involved.
The Whites tied up their second signing of the summer earlier today, as goalkeeper Jamal Blackman arrived on loan from Chelsea, following Blues teammate Lewis Baker to Elland Road.
Manager Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping for more additions yet though, and a new striker is an absolute must having decided not to sign Pierre-Michel Lasogga permanently from Hamburg this summer.
The Yorkshire Evening Post report that Leeds have backed away from free agent Abel Hernandez and Derby County’s Matej Vydra over the financial demands involved, with Leeds seemingly missing out on the prolific duo.
Now, another striker appears to be off the table, as L’Expression in Algeria report that Leeds are also giving up on their pursuit of Al Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah.
It’s claimed that the €15million (£13.25million) fee required and the striker’s wage demands have priced Leeds out, and they are now looking elsewhere, as are Bielsa’s former club Lille.
Bounedjah, 26, has been a goalscoring sensation throughout his career, and the Algerian has racked up a staggering 64 goals in just 57 games since signing for Al Sadd in 2015.
Bounedjah’s goal record is enticing, but at more than £13million, Leeds may be making a wise decision in backing away and focusing on other targets this summer.
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