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title: "Leeds: Journalist shares Arnaud Kalimuendo update"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-journalist-arnaud-kalimuendo-transfer-update/"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2022-06-18T08:41:14Z"
modified: "2022-06-18T08:41:14Z"
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# Leeds: Journalist shares Arnaud Kalimuendo update

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) will need to pay €22m to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to journalist [Santi Aouna](https://twitter.com/santi_j_fm/status/1537384995219701761?s=21&t=Apud4m90dNh7vTodGGM-Dg).**

### The Lowdown: Leeds bid

The Whites haven’t wasted any time this summer when it comes to first-team signings, with midfielder Marc Roca now [officially](https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/29990/bayern-munich-midfielder-marc-roca-to-join-leeds-united) becoming the third addition.

Attention has since turned to a deal for Kalimuendo, with [The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-transfer-news-arnaud-kalimuendo-b2102415.html) revealing that Leeds have made a bid in the region of €20m (£17.1m).

The 20-year-old forward [scored 12 goals in 27 starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/384005/Show/Arnaud-Kalimuendo-Muinga) in Ligue 1 on loan with Lens last season, and any switch to Elland Road would likely include a [buy-back clause](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-whites-make-offer-for-psg-youngster-arnaud-kalimuendo-transfer-marsch-raphinha/).

### The Latest: Journalist’s update

[Aouna](https://twitter.com/santi_j_fm/status/1537384995219701761?s=21&t=Apud4m90dNh7vTodGGM-Dg) took to Twitter on Thursday lunchtime following the news of the ‘official offer’ that was reported ‘in England’.

He added some more ‘info’, claiming that PSG will now demand a €22m (£18.9m) fee to part ways with Kalimuendo.

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### The Verdict: Good move?

European football expert Antonio Mango has hailed Kalimuendo as a ‘[superstar in the making](https://twitter.com/AntonioMango4/status/1492897622977302533)‘, and should he arrive in Yorkshire, he would provide Jesse Marsch with a much-needed centre-forward option.

Patrick Bamford missed [30 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/patrick-bamford/verletzungen/spieler/183334) through three separate issues last season, and there is little depth behind the England international.

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The Frenchman would also be able to provide cover on the [left wing or in a deeper central role](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arnaud-kalimuendo/profil/spieler/585959), but it seems as if Leeds will need to up their initial offer slightly to get a transfer over the line.

[Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arnaud-kalimuendo/profil/spieler/585959) currently has a probability of a move going through at 63%, so it looks like this one does have legs, especially with reporters abroad such as Aouna now getting additional scoops on the news.

***In other news: [£25m: Leeds now want ‘complete’ Phillips replacement; just waiting for Radz green light.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/leeds-sander-berge-transfer-news-kalvin-phillips-replacement/)***