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title: "Leeds: Whites keen on Ismaila Sarr"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-08-14T11:40:52Z"
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# Leeds: Whites keen on Ismaila Sarr

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are still ‘keen’ on signing Watford forward Ismaila Sarr, according to journalist [Jacque Talbot](https://twitter.com/jac_talbot/status/1558066740659208192).**

### The Lowdown: Sarr links

The Whites have been heavily linked with Sarr over the past five days, with [reports](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-ismaila-sarr-arnaud-kalimuendo-transfer-gossip-news-updates/) even claiming that a transfer was close to being finalised.

As we know, a deal is yet to materialise, with [Phil Hay](https://motleedsnews.com/news/phil-hay-finally-responds-as-leeds-united-linked-heavily-with-watford-star-ismaila-sarr/) saying those rumours were wide of the mark.

Speculation of a move has continued, however, with Talbot sharing what he knows about the Senegal international, who shares the same agent as summer signing [Brenden Aaronson](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wasserman/beraterfirma/berater/440).

### The Latest: Talbot’s post

[Talbot](https://twitter.com/jac_talbot/status/1558066740659208192) took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to provide an update on Sarr’s future.

He said he’s heard that a move to Newcastle is ‘very unlikely’ at this stage before adding that Leeds are ‘keen’.

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> Hear Ismaïla Sarr and Newcastle very unlikely at the moment. Leeds keen though.
>
> — Jacque Talbot (@jac\_talbot) [August 12, 2022](https://twitter.com/jac_talbot/status/1558066740659208192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

### The Verdict: Centre-forward needed

If Leeds needed a wide forward, then Sarr, who Ben Foster labelled [‘phenomenal’](https://onefootball.com/en/news/watford-goalkeeper-foster-sarr-talent-frightening-33988679), could be the perfect man due to his versatility and previous Premier League experience.

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However, Jesse Marsch seems to need a new striker, especially following the 2-2 draw with Southampton on Saturday. Joe Gelhardt didn’t make the trip due to a [minor issue](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1558493055350702085) and Patrick Bamford had to be withdrawn through injury once again, this time with an [abductor](https://twitter.com/PhilHay_/status/1558493055350702085) problem, leaving Marsch with limited options.

Therefore, a new centre-forward appears to be more important than another wide forward, so hopefully, Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta can get one in before the deadline.