Leeds United have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra during this transfer window.
The young talent has had a standout few seasons with the Ligue 1 team, leading them to an impressive seventh-place finish in the league last year.
Manager Daniel Farke has expressed interest in bringing the Senegal international to Elland Road, with Udinese defender Jaka Bijol also on the verge of joining the squad.
Strasbourg president Marc Keller has given Diarra permission to leave this summer, as per a previous agreement made during contract negotiations. This has opened the door for Leeds to make a move for the 21-year-old.
Keller has stated that if the right offer comes in, Diarra could be on his way out of Strasbourg sooner rather than later.
The potential addition of Diarra to the Leeds squad will provide valuable depth in midfield, especially with the departures of Joe Rothwell and Josuha Guilavogui.
It is crucial for Leeds to continue strengthening their squad after gaining promotion to the Premier League, and securing Diarra’s signature would be a step in the right direction for a successful season ahead.
