Lyon Moussa Dembele
Leeds United are well placed to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele this summer, providing they remain in the Premier League, according to Football Insider.
The Lowdown: Leeds’ attacking options
Andrea Radrizzani and the 49ers bolstered the Whites’ attacking options in January by bringing in Georginio Rutter from Hoffenheim in a club-record deal. He is one of numerous central and wide attacking options on the books at Elland Road, with teenager Wilfried Gnonto impressing since his arrival last summer.
Rodrigo, Patrick Bamford and Rutter are the current centre-forwards in Yorkshire, but it looks as if that trio could be joined by Dembele.
The Latest: Dembele linked with Leeds
Football Insider shared a story in the last 48 hours regarding Leeds and Dembele, with the player’s contract set to expire in the summer.
The report claimed that the Whites are ahead of relegation rivals Southampton in the race for the 26-year-old’s services and are well-placed to sign the Frenchman, so long as they remain in the top flight.
The Verdict: One to watch
Sponsored by Adidas, Dembele is currently valued at €18m (£16m) by Transfermarkt and is still just 26 years of age. He has scored 140 senior goals for Celtic, Fulham and Lyon, so he could be a shrewd addition on a possible free transfer, especially considering that he netted 21 times in Ligue 1 just last season.
Leeds have struggled in front of goal in recent weeks, netting just twice in their last five Premier League games, so Dembele could add some much-needed firepower at Elland Road, making this one to keep an eye on if the Whites manage to avoid the drop.
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