Rumoured Leeds United transfer target Adama Traore is reportedly in talks to sign a new deal with Wolves, acting as a blow to the Whites' chances of landing the man Jurgen Klopp once called 'unplayable'.
The Lowdown: Leeds linked with Traore move
The Whites have been linked with a host of players, as a potentially busy summer transfer window looms at Elland Road.
Marcelo Bielsa will no doubt feel happy with the squad he has built, but will also believe some new faces will make them an even stronger outfit verging on becoming a contender for the European places.
Someone who has been tipped to join Leeds in the past is Traore, whose incredible pace and unpredictability has made for entertaining viewing at Wolves, with Eurosport claiming earlier this year he is 'firmly' on Leeds' radar and that Victor Orta and co are 'likely' to make a bid this summer.
The Latest: Spaniard could extend Wolves stay
According to The Athletic, talks are 'ongoing' between the Spaniard and Wolves over a new deal, with his current contract expiring in the summer of 2023.
That suggests Leeds could miss out the 25-year-old being available in the summer, meaning Bielsa has to look elsewhere for a new wide man.
This will certainly be a blow to Orta, who 'loves' Traore after once signing him for Middlesbrough.
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The Verdict: Bullet dodged or opportunity missed?
While the £31.5million-rated Traore is a player who can get you off your seat, he is a footballer who flatters to deceive when it comes to end product.
Despite his ability to get into good positions constantly, mainly because of his blistering speed, he has only managed two goals and assists apiece in 36 league appearances this season.
He has also been dispossessed an average of 1.8 times per game in the league in 2020/21, which suggests he could struggle in a Bielsa side - only Jack Harrison is on a par with him for Leeds, in that respect.
That said, the impossibly athletic Traore has created 1.5 chances per game this season, a number only bettered in Yorkshire by Harrison and Raphinha, so perhaps he has been the victim of Wolves' striker problems.
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