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title: "Leeds: Sky Sports make on-air Boubacar Kamara claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United"
published: "2022-01-27T12:45:13Z"
modified: "2022-01-27T12:45:13Z"
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# Leeds: Sky Sports make on-air Boubacar Kamara claim

**[Sky Sports](https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1486335725226315777) have revealed live on air that Leeds United are ‘keen’ on Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara.**

### The Lowdown: Aaronson a key target for Leeds

The Whites have made RB Salzburg’s Brenden Aaronson their key January target and have already made [two](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1484489605114171393) bids for the American.

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However, they are yet to make a breakthrough with just days remaining of the transfer window, and they could end up with fewer options than at the start of the month following Cody Drameh’s [loan](https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/loan-cody-drameh-bluebird) move to Cardiff City.

Another player [linked](https://www.teamtalk.com/leeds-united/boubacar-kamara-transfer-victor-orta-spoling-manchester-united-plan-whites-linked-second-top-class-midfielder) with a move to Elland Road this month has been defensive midfielder Kamara, and Sky Sports have now confirmed Leeds’ interest with Monday’s deadline fast approaching.

### The Latest: Sky Sports claim on Kamara

A Manchester United fan was giving his thoughts regarding a move to Old Trafford for Kamara on Sky Sports’ [*Good Morning Transfers*](https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/1486335725226315777) show.

However, before that supporter shared his opinion, presenter Jo Wilson revealed that ‘we know’ Roma and Leeds are also ‘keen’ on the Frenchman.

### The Verdict: No-brainer

Victor Orta was [after](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-in-january-transfer-u-turn-as-orta-lays-groundwork-for-two-signings/) a defensive and attacking midfielder ahead of the January transfer window, and he could secure both with moves for Aaronson and Kamara.

The Marseille player, who can also provide cover at [centre-back](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/boubacar-kamara/profil/spieler/394327), is valued at £22.5m by [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/boubacar-kamara/profil/spieler/394327) and is reportedly available for just [£10m](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10432731/Newcastle-eyeing-potential-January-transfer-window-Dele-Alli-Jesse-Lingard.html) this month due to being [out of contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/boubacar-kamara/profil/spieler/394327) in the summer.

Leeds have [reportedly](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10432731/Newcastle-eyeing-potential-January-transfer-window-Dele-Alli-Jesse-Lingard.html) spoken to the player’s agent, and still just 22 years of age, Kamara could be an ideal long-term acquisition who could possibly end up replacing Kalvin Phillips, who continues to be [linked](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/17343694/liverpool-phillips-leeds-transfer-real-madrid/) with a move away from Elland Road. Therefore, it seems like a no-brainer for the Whites to keep pushing for the Frenchman’s signature.

***In other news: [Leeds now open to offloading this centre-forward with ‘fast feet’ just days before January transfer window shuts](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/?p=386453&preview=true)***