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title: "Leeds: Whites interested in signing Chimy Avila"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-11-13T17:05:28Z"
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# Leeds: Whites interested in signing Chimy Avila

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) are interested in signing Osasuna attacker Chimy Avila during the January transfer window, according to a new transfer rumour.**

### The Lowdown: Avila a key man for Osasuna

The 28-year-old is an undisputed key man for his current club, [scoring six goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/303707/Show/Chimy-Avila) in just 11 starts in [La Liga](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/la-liga-news/) so far this season, also getting one assist for good measure.

Avila’s overall tally for Osasuna currently stands at [24 goals in 81 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chimy-avila/alletore/spieler/167721) and he signed a [new deal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chimy-avila/profil/spieler/167721) there until 2026 earlier this year.

While Leeds potentially look to make reinforcements in January, it seems as though the Argentine could be a target.

### The Latest: Leeds eyeing up move

According to one [Spanish outlet](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/oferta-leeds-united-aleja-chimy-avila-sevilla-20221112.html) \[via [*MOT Leeds News*](https://motleedsnews.com/news/leeds-united-ready-bid-to-sign-osasuna-striker-chimy-avila-in-january/)\], the Whites are eyeing up a move for Avila in the next transfer window, with Sevilla also interested.

He has a release clause of approximately £26million, although Leeds are only willing to offer around £20million for his services.

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### The Verdict: Slightly risky signing?

In terms of ability, Avila could be a brilliant signing for Leeds, possessing plenty of experience and showing that he can excel in one of Europe’s top leagues.

The one concern would be the attacker’s [injury record](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chimy-avila/verletzungen/spieler/167721), however, having missed chunks of action over the years, including two cruciate ligament issues.

Should Leeds feel confident that Avila has overcome those issues sufficiently enough, making a move for him in January could be a masterstroke, providing them with more goals and all-round attacking threat.