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title: "Leeds: Jesse Marsch wants Abdelhamid Sabiri"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-jesse-marsch-abdelhamid-sabiri-transfer-news/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-01-04T12:41:30Z"
modified: "2023-01-04T12:41:30Z"
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# Leeds: Jesse Marsch wants Abdelhamid Sabiri

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) manager [Jesse Marsch](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/jesse-marsch/) is reportedly interested in signing Sampdoria’s Abdelhamid Sabiri.**

### The Lowdown: Wober first in

Victor Orta hasn’t wasted any time in bolstering the Leeds squad during the January transfer market, with Max Wober joining from RB Salzburg. The versatile defender has arrived at Elland Road in a deal worth around [£10m](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1610199296535851008) and has signed a contract through to [2027](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1610199296535851008).

It looks as if the Austrian won’t be the only signing this month, though, with attacking midfielder Sabiri another player of interest.

### The Latest: Sabiri next?

Italian outlet [Club Doria 46](https://www.clubdoria46.it/calciomercato-sampdoria-sabiri-puo-andare-al-leeds-le-ultime/) relayed an update regarding Sabiri and Leeds in the last 48 hours. They claim that Marsch has not hidden his interest in the player, who could potentially arrive as a replacement for Mateusz Klich, who is ‘destined’ for the MLS.

The report adds that Sabiri could be available between €6m-€7m, following [speculation](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-make-abdelhamid-sabiri-approach/) last month suggesting that a Leeds approach has already been made.

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### The Verdict: Look elsewhere?

Sabiri is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/abdelhamid-sabiri/profil/spieler/340394) an attacking midfielder who can also play in a deeper role or on the left-hand side. The Morocco international made [five](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/abdelhamid-sabiri/nationalmannschaft/spieler/340394/verein_id/3575) appearances during the World Cup, but it seems as if Leeds’ priorities after Wober should be further forward in attack.

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Sabiri has [limited](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/abdelhamid-sabiri/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/340394) experience as a centre-forward despite scoring [45](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/abdelhamid-sabiri/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/340394) senior goals for club and country, so targeting a proven scorer due to Patrick Bamford’s struggles could be a smarter move.