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title: "Leeds: Reporter makes Faouzi Ghoulam transfer claim"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-reporter-makes-faouzi-ghoulam-transfer-claim/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2023-01-30T11:40:53Z"
modified: "2023-01-30T11:40:53Z"
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# Leeds: Reporter makes Faouzi Ghoulam transfer claim

**[Leeds United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-news/) could potentially look at signing free agent Faouzi Ghoulam to bolster their left-back options, claims [LeedsLive reporter George Bennett](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-free-agents-vrsalijko-26099002).**

### The Lowdown: Ghoulam profiled

Ghoulam is 31 years of age and has been without a club since the summer after leaving Napoli. The Algeria international made [216](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/faouzi-ghoulam/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/126656) appearances and contributed to [31](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/faouzi-ghoulam/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/126656) goals for the Serie A side after joining in 2014.

He is [primarily](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/faouzi-ghoulam/profil/spieler/126656) a left-footed left-back but can also play further forward as a left midfielder or a left winger and is still sponsored by [Nike](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/faouzi-ghoulam/profil/spieler/126656).

### The Latest: Leeds claim

Bennett shared a story for [LeedsLive](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-free-agents-vrsalijko-26099002) on Sunday, looking at free agents the Whites could potentially target once the transfer window shuts on Tuesday.

Ghoulam was one of those, with the reporter claiming that the full-back ‘could be a strong option’, should Jesse Marsch wish to add to his left-back ranks further.

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### The Verdict: Not needed?

The Whites have addressed their left-back issues this month by bringing in Max Wober from RB Salzburg, with the Austrian capable of turning out as a centre-back or left-back.

Pascal Struijk has excelled as a left-back for large parts of the season and is currently the club’s best-performing player, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds). Junior Firpo has also returned to the fold in recent weeks and has played [every minute](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-firpo/leistungsdaten/spieler/374139) of the club’s FA Cup run, contributing to [two](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/junior-firpo/leistungsdaten/spieler/374139) goals, so is another available option for Marsch.

Therefore, it appears as if the club are well-stocked in that department for now, and with Leeds rarely dipping into the market for [players above the age of 30](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/leeds-united/alletransfers/verein/399), it would be a surprise if they looked at signing Ghoulam.