Leeds United have set their sights on Strasbourg's 22-year-old winger Dilane Bakwa, with the newly-promoted side leading the race ahead of Nottingham Forest for his signature, as per Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The Daniel Farke-led side have already made nine new additions to their side in the hopes of bridging the gap from being Championship champions to a Premier League side. Additions that cover all areas of the pitch, the Yorkshire-sides business appears not to be done yet.
Having added Noah Okafor from AC Milan to their side, a player who resides on the left-hand side of the pitch, they now appear to be wanting to add further attacking additions to their collection, but for the right-hand side, with the unpredictable winger's next destination looking most likely to be Leeds.
Leeds United Leading the Race to Sign Dilane Bakwa
Dilane Bakwa in action for Strasbourg
Having positively started their Premier League campaign, owing to a 1-0 win against Everton, Farke's team will hope it is a sign of things to come, with fellow promoted sides Burnley and Sunderland having also won games since their return to the top flight.
Already earmarked for a relegation battle, owing to their status as a promoted side, the additions Leeds have made have set them in good standing to fight the battle head-on. Now dipping their toes in the French market for incomings, Sacha Tavolieri reports that Leeds now lead the way for Dilane Bakwa, a player who was previously linked to Nottingham Forest.
Plying his trade in Ligue 1, the 22-year-old winger has been platformed by Bordeaux and Strasbourg so far. Having recorded back-to-back seasons with 14 goal contributions in just over 30 outings in all competitions on both occasions, following an assist on the opening day of the Ligue 1 season, Leeds have decided he is the one who should walk into Elland Road next.
An exciting talent who can operate on the right-hand side of the pitch, whether as a winger or even full-back on the odd occasion, Bakwa can also play his game in the middle of the park. A versatile player that Farke would love to have, it would take €35m for the transfer to take place, if Sacha Tavolieri's report is to be believed.
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