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title: "Leeds: Whites ‘most active’ in Arnaud Kalimuendo race"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2022-07-28T12:45:23Z"
modified: "2022-07-28T12:45:23Z"
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# Leeds: Whites ‘most active’ in Arnaud Kalimuendo race

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) have been the ‘most active’ club in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-rennes-se-lance-sur-arnaud-kalimuendo-psg/1345471) (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/leeds-most-active-club-in-signing-race-whites-have-already-made-offer-in-excess-of-e20m/)).**

### The lowdown: In demand

The Whites have been credited with [admiration](https://www.90min.com/posts/why-leeds-move-for-arnaud-kalimuendo-has-stalled) of Kalimuendo throughout the duration of the summer transfer window as Victor Orta attempts to add a new striker to Jesse Marsch’s options.

However, the move for the 20-year-old France international is yet to gather pace after an [impressive pre-season](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ligue-1/psg-comment-kalimuendo-a-redistribue-les-cartes-en-attaque_AV-202207250498.html) for the French giants increased the likelihood of a stay in Paris, while plenty of other clubs have shown interest too, most prominently [Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/leeds-transfer-news-kalimuendo-psg-ajax-atalanta/).

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Now, as Leeds turn attention to alternative targets such as [Mergim Berisha](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-mergim-berisha-arnaud-kalimuendo-transfer-gossip-news-updates/), it appears as though an exit could once again be on the cards once again for Kalimuendo and the Elland Road outfit are very much still among the leading protagonists…

### The latest: ‘Most active’

As per [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-rennes-se-lance-sur-arnaud-kalimuendo-psg/1345471), translated by [SW](https://sportwitness.co.uk/leeds-most-active-club-in-signing-race-whites-have-already-made-offer-in-excess-of-e20m/), Leeds have been the ‘most active club for several weeks’ when it comes to making a transfer for the [12-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arnaud-kalimuendo/nationalmannschaft/spieler/585959/verein_id/9323) Under 21 starlet happen.

In fact, it’s claimed that the Yorkshire outfit has ‘made an offer’ in excess of €20million (£16.7million) for Kalimuendo this summer, an amount deemed ‘significant’ by the French capital club, who are actually willing to part ways with their academy graduate.

The report suggests that Ligue 1 rivals Rennes and OGC Nice are also keen and a switch to Leeds isn’t considered a priority for the talented youngster, who was labelled an [‘incredible talent’](https://twitter.com/AntonioMango4/status/1549728525267206144) by European football expert Antonio Mango.

### The verdict: Keep pushing

Signing a player of Kalimuendo’s [potential](https://www.foottheball.com/players-in-focus/arnaud-kalimuendo-stats-profile-psg-scout-report-transfer-news-analysis-potential/) would be a huge statement of intent from Orta and Andrea Radrizanni at Leeds, particularly having narrowly avoided relegation last season.

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During 2021/22, the versatile attacker enjoyed a productive loan spell at RC Lens which yielded [13 goals in 34 French top flight outings](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arnaud-kalimuendo/leistungsdaten/spieler/585959/plus/0?saison=2021) whilst continuing to [outperform his xG](https://understat.com/player/8056), having also done so in 2020/21.

[Predominantly](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arnaud-kalimuendo/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/585959) operating as a centre-forward, Kalimuendo would act as a [much-needed](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/kader/verein/399) natural understudy to Patrick Bamford alongside Rodrigo, Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood, while an ability to play as a left-winger too should provide additional depth.

Holding a market value of £16.2million and under contract in Paris until 2024 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arnaud-kalimuendo/marktwertverlauf/spieler/585959)), should the mercurially talented forward decide not to compete against the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi for a starting berth then Leeds should be attentive to the deal and be prepared to up their current offer.