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title: "Leeds: Azzedine Ounahi would be an ‘exciting’ coup"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Follow up"
published: "2023-01-22T11:20:32Z"
modified: "2023-01-22T11:20:32Z"
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# Leeds: Azzedine Ounahi would be an ‘exciting’ coup

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) would be signing an ‘exciting’ player if they manage to bring Azzedine Ounahi to the club, according to journalist Ryan Taylor.**

### The Lowdown: Leeds ‘in talks’ with Ounahi

It was [recently claimed](https://www.givemesport.com/88106775-leeds-transfer-news-in-talks-big-deal-elland-road) that the Whites are ‘in talks’ with the 22-year-old over a move to Elland Road, in what made for an encouraging transfer update.

Ounahi came to more widespread prominence during the 2022 [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/), where his performances for Morocco helped them reach the semi-finals against all odds and led to him featuring in some journalists’ [team of the tournament](https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4834723/world-cup-2022-best-xis-who-makes-our-team-of-the-tournament) in Qatar.

The midfielder has also been a valuable player for Angers this season, starting [13 matches](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/392361/Show/Azzedine-Ounahi) in [Ligue 1](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/ligue-1-news/) and enjoying an 88.2% pass completion rate.

### The Latest: Ounahi would be ‘exciting’ for Leeds

Speaking to [GiveMeSport](https://www.givemesport.com/88105946-leeds-united-jesse-marsch-azzedine-ounahi-premier-league-transfer-news-elland-road), Taylor heaped praise on Ounahi as a player, saying that he could be a great signing for Leeds if they are able to bring him in.

The Daily Express journalist said:

> “It seems they are willing to throw their name into the mix and try to get the player.
>
> “I think he would be a very exciting and suitable signing, but, to me, Leeds are a team that could be in big trouble this year, so would you necessarily go to Leeds at the moment knowing that you could potentially be relegated?
>
> “It’s a difficult situation but one that’s worth keeping an eye on for sure.”

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### The Verdict: He’d be an ideal signing

Ounahi could be a fantastic addition to Leeds’ midfield, at a time when the likes of [Adam Forshaw](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adam-forshaw/verletzungen/spieler/121257) and [Stuart Dallas](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjEsvmp3Nr8AhUbiFwKHbayDqIQFnoECCIQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leedsallover.com%2Fstuart-dallas-injury-comeback-hows-it-going-when-can-leeds-united-fans-expect-to-see-him-whats-jesse-marsch-had-to-say%2F&usg=AOvVaw0EmHWUdkFx4fotoWUPzQWi) are perhaps no longer the forces they once were. Long-term injuries have dogged the pair, who are also both into their 30s and therefore likely to have passed their [peak footballing years](https://theathletic.com/2935360/2021/11/15/what-age-do-players-in-different-positions-peak/).

The Morocco star was superb at the World Cup, providing constant energy both in and out of possession in the middle of the park as he averaged [1.4 dribbles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/392361/Show/Azzedine-Ounahi) and [1.3 tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/392361/Show/Azzedine-Ounahi) per game.

He could complement Tyler Adams nicely at Elland Road and come in as a long-term acquisition, having been described as ‘[fast & dynamic](https://twitter.com/FTalentScout/status/1600517309097025536?s=20&t=nNr0M7REpQcniOjHPTpd8A)‘ by football talent scout Jacek Kulig, so he would certainly seem an ‘exciting’ coup if Victor Orta can land him this year.

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