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title: "Leeds: Whites eyeing Ismaila Sarr agreement"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-08-11T08:21:12Z"
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# Leeds: Whites eyeing Ismaila Sarr agreement

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are reportedly ‘close’ to reaching an agreement to sign Watford forward Ismaila Sarr, according to [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a4965414986058555971-leeds-proche-dun-accord-pour-ismaila-sarr) (via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/leeds-close-agreement-sign-championship-star-talks-player-nearly-sorted/)).**

### The lowdown: PL proven

[Signed](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/transfers/spieler/410225) from Stade Rennais for £27million in 2019, Sarr has been sensational for Watford since arriving in England, directly contributing to [44 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/410225) in 94 outings.

Despite suffering the indignity of relegation twice, the 24-year-old Senegal international has impressed in the [Premier League,](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) scoring [10 times and providing eight assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/410225/wettbewerb/GB1/verein/1010) in 50 appearances in the top flight.

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Having previously been linked to [Liverpool](https://thisisfutbol.com/2020/08/blogs/premier-league/liverpool-journalist-makes-transfer-claim-on-ismaila-sarr/), [Manchester United](https://www.givemesport.com/88045705-man-utd-can-sign-exceptional-solskjaer-target-for-25m-at-old-trafford) and [West Ham](https://www.givemesport.com/88042978-west-ham-could-make-late-window-move-for-30m-forward-at-london-stadium), now it appears that Leeds could land Sarr…

### The latest: ‘Close’

As per [Foot Mercato](https://www.footmercato.net/a4965414986058555971-leeds-proche-dun-accord-pour-ismaila-sarr), translated by [SW](https://sportwitness.co.uk/leeds-close-agreement-sign-championship-star-talks-player-nearly-sorted/), Leeds are believed to be ‘close to an agreement’ to sign the [47-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/nationalmannschaft/spieler/410225/verein_id/3499) star.

It’s claimed that alongside an agreement between the two clubs, personal terms between the Whites and Sarr are also ‘close to being finalised’ as Victor Orta looks to add further attacking firepower to Jesse Marsch’s ranks.

The report does also state that the transfer ‘remains conditioned to an exit’ from Elland Road before the man who was [dubbed](https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ben-foster-watford-ismaila-sarr-6681008) ‘scary’ and a ‘bit of a freak’ by ex-teammate Ben Foster arrives n Yorkshire, although there is no hint as to who may leave.

### The verdict: Huge signing?

Having [sold](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12652526/raphinha-barcelona-confirm-55m-deal-for-leeds-winger) star winger Raphinha to Barcelona, Luis Sinisterra had been[earmarked](https://theathletic.com/3423193/2022/07/19/luis-sinisterra-leeds-united/) as the replacement for the Brazilian, however, an early [injury setback](https://theathletic.com/3452599/2022/07/22/leeds-sweat-over-potential-luis-sinisterra-injury/) has cast doubt over the potential immediate impact possible for the Colombian.

Therefore, adding a player of Sarr’s ilk to Marsch’s options would be a smart move from the Leeds hierarchy, particularly given the attacker’s [ability](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/410225) to play across the frontline and after [missing out](https://www.90min.com/posts/arnaud-kalimuendo-set-for-rennes-move-after-rejecting-leeds-offer) on Arnaud Kalimuendo.

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Last season, the flamboyant forward [scored five times and provided two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/leistungsdaten/spieler/410225/plus/0?saison=2021) in 22 league appearances, earning an impressive 6.77 [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/ismaila-sarr/845286) rating whilst winning 4.7 duels, taking 1.8 shots and completing 1.5 successful dribbles on average per game.

Valued at £24.3million and in the final two years of a contract at Watford ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ismaila-sarr/marktwertverlauf/spieler/410225)), Sarr would be an expensive capture for the Yorkshire outfit – dependant on the mooted departure – but one that could have an instant positive impact on the attacking output.