Leeds United Habib Diarra
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Dr Rajpal Brar
Wed 25 June 2025 18:10, UK
Leeds United have been linked with a move to secure the services of Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra.
Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, has assessed the Senegal international’s fitness record ahead of a potential medical.
Daniel Farke wants the Leeds hierarchy to sign a new midfielder and the 21-year-old has emerged as one of the targets.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Farke will want to avoid relegation. (Credit: Imago)
Diarra expected to clear medical despite ankle injury last season
While the Whites may take a closer look at his ankle issue from last season, Dr Brar does not see it causing any issues with his medical.
Leeds tabled a bid of £21.8million for Diarra, which was turned down by the Ligue 1 club. (L’Equipe, 9 June)
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However, the Elland Road outfit have made a second bid of £23.8million for the Strasbourg midfielder, per Africa Foot on 24 June.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists Yellow Cards Red Cards Minutes Played
Ligue 1 30 4 5 6 – 2,357′
Coupe de France 3 – – – – 81′
Diarra’s 2024/25 stats.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Dr Brar, a specialist in Physical Therapy and a Sports Scientist, said about Diarra: “Leeds may take a closer look at his recent ankle injury history.
“However, there is nothing overt otherwise that suggests he’d have issues with his medical.
“*He played the last few weeks of the season seemingly without any issues after he returned from his short setback.*“
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The 49ers are expected to back Farke in the transfer window. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds United need to bring in a midfielder like Diarra this summer
Signing a midfielder like Diarra is crucial for Leeds United‘s Premier League survival push in the 2025/26 season.
Diarra, a 21-year-old box-to-box midfielder, brings athleticism, versatility and leadership, having captained Strasbourg to a seventh-place Ligue 1 finish.
His ability to progress the ball, make forward runs, and disrupt opposition play adds a dynamic edge Leeds’ midfield currently lacks, complementing Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka.
With Josuha Guilavogui and Joe Rothwell departing, Leeds need depth and quality to avoid relegation.
Diarra’s four goals and five assists last season, plus his Senegal international experience, make him a high-potential signing to bolster Daniel Farke’s squad, providing the physicality and control essential for Premier League competitiveness.
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