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title: "Leeds: Journalist shares Azzedine Ounahi update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-01-10T14:20:32Z"
modified: "2023-01-10T14:20:32Z"
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# Leeds: Journalist shares Azzedine Ounahi update

**Journalist [Ryan Taylor](https://twitter.com/ryantaylorsport) has shared a worrying update on [Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) target Azzedine Ounahi.**

### The Lowdown: Ounahi speculation

The Whites have [already signed](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/30787/leeds-united-complete-max-wober-deal) Max Wober from Red Bull Salzburg and appear [close](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11715/12783298/leeds-transfer-news-georginio-rutter-close-to-signing-from-hoffenheim-in-club-record-35-3m-deal) to a move for Hoffenheim forward Georginio Rutter.

Leeds officials are also targeting Angers midfielder Ounahi, with [reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-premier-league-azzedine-ounahi-transfer-news-updates/) last weekend suggesting that an offer has been made. However, [rumours](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-premier-league-azzedine-ounahi-transfers-news-updates/) claimed that the player doesn’t want to join Leeds, and another blow has emerged in the club’s quest to sign the Morocco international.

### The Latest: Taylor’s comments

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88103031-leeds-place-bid-world-cup-star-elland-road) on Monday night, Taylor shared what he’s been ‘told’ regarding Ounahi, admitting Leeds’ offer was worth around £17.5m, which would make him the club’s [eight-most expensive](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/transferrekorde/verein/399) signing of all time. The reporter said that an unnamed club are in advanced talks for the midfielder, which may come as a worry to the Whites.

When asked if he thinks Andrea Radrizzani will land his transfer target, Taylor replied: *“No, to be honest. I know they put in a bid for around about £17.5 million.*

*“There’s been kind of mixed feelings on this, but I was actually told yesterday that there was a club in advanced talks to sign Ounahi from Angers and he would stay at the club for the rest of the season on loan.*

*“I don’t know who it is, but there’s been a lot of clubs interested. Napoli, weirdly Almeria from La Liga as well, and Marseille are very active in talks with Angers over that.”*

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### The Verdict: Needed?

Mateusz Klich has recently sealed an [emotional](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjhjZDq3rz8AhVNFcAKHclkDHkQFnoECA4QAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F64170739%23%3A~%3Atext%3DMateusz%2520Klich%2520is%2520set%2520to%2CDC%2520United%2520the%2520reported%2520destination.&usg=AOvVaw1ug6C2FKFC0kYVW2YpKSOl) Elland Road exit, so there is definitely room for another midfielder in [Jesse Marsch](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/jesse-marsch/)’s squad.

Ounahi would offer plenty of versatility in Yorkshire as he is [capable](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/azzedine-ounahi/profil/spieler/593482) of lining out as a defensive, central or attacking midfielder.

He appears to be at the top of his game with a career-high €15m (£13.2m) [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/azzedine-ounahi/profil/spieler/593482) valuation, so he could be a shrewd signing if the Whites bring him in. Leeds have tried their best with a £17.5m offer, but in truth, their attempts could be in vain judging by Taylor’s comments.

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