Leeds United could make a late move to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore in the final hours of deadline day, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Lowdown: Traore a Whites target

The Spaniard was deemed surplus to requirements at Molineux midway through last season, joining Barcelona in what was arguably a surprise January move.

Traore's loan spell at the Nou Camp swiftly ended in the summer, however, and with Bruno Lage still not seeing a future for the 26-year-old, Leeds have been linked with signing him.

While talks seemed to have cooled in recent weeks, a deadline day twist has emerged.

The Latest: Late move could now happen

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Jones said that Traore joining Leeds is now a possibility again due to the collapse of the Bamba Dieng deal:

"Leeds are now tempted to turn back to players they have had an interest in for some time. Hwang is an obvious one but also look out for Adama Traore."

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The Verdict: Worth the risk?

Traore has his detractors, with a lack of end product cited as a reason for it - he has scored 12 goals in 158 games for Wolves, and got one in 21 for Barca  - but it could be worth Leeds taking a late punt on him after their move for Dieng fell through.

The Spain international, dubbed a 'game changer' by Noel Whelan, has incredible speed at his disposal, not to mention unpredictability, and Jesse Marsch may feel he can get the best out of him. Tim Sherwood has said he 'destroys' players, which aptly sums up the threat he poses.

Traore would certainly be an entertaining signing but his game would have to go up a level if he was to be a genuine success story at Elland Road, with current his game not overly dissimilar to the departing Dan James.