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title: "Leeds: Whites linked with Farid Boulaya"
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published: "2021-07-19T12:05:32Z"
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# Leeds: Whites linked with Farid Boulaya

**Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Metz midfielder Farid Boulaya as Marcelo Bielsa eyes up summer reinforcements.**

### The Lowdown: Midfield depth required

The Whites finished ninth in the Premier League last season, and while that was an undoubted success, it is important that they kick on in 2021/22.

For that to happen, new signings could be needed so that the squad doesn’t become stagnant or threadbare should injuries arise.

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### The Latest: Leeds linked with Boulaya

According to Mohamed Toubache-Ter on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/MohamedTERParis/status/1416764527027400711?s=20) \[via [Get French Football News](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2021/leeds-united-in-talks-for-farid-boulaya/)\],  Leeds are keen on signing Boulaya for around €4.5m (£3.85m) following an impressive 2020/21 campaign for Metz.

The 28-year-old [scored six goals and registered eight assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/294501/Show/Farid-Boulaya) in the French top flight last term and Marcelo Bielsa sees him as a strong option to bring in at Elland Road.

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### The Verdict: Strong option for Whites

Boulaya could be a shrewd addition by Leeds, possessing undeniable quality going forward and also having experience at the top level, making [61 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/farid-boulaya/alletore/spieler/202318) in Ligue 1.

It was from the French top flight that the Whites signed Raphinha last year and the Brazilian had a strong first campaign in Yorkshire, leading the way for key passes with [2.1 per game](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/19/Show/England-Leeds). Boulaya’s average for this metric was even higher last season as he recorded [2.3 per match](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/294501/Show/Farid-Boulaya), indicating a strong ability to unpick opposition defences.

The [four-cap Algeria international](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/farid-boulaya/profil/spieler/202318)‘s current [£8,300-per-week](https://salarysport.com/football/player/farid-boulaya/) deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/farid-boulaya/profil/spieler/202318) next summer, so Metz may feel that now is the time to cash in and receive a healthy fee for him, which could play into Leeds’ hands perfectly.

***In other news, Leeds are believed to have pulled out of a deal to sign one player this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-whites-pull-out-of-freddie-woodman-move/).***