Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa in Leeds United kit and Daniel Farke in circular inset
(Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media/Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Mon 25 August 2025 14:50, UK
Strasbourg are set to make a decision on forward Dilane Bakwa soon amid transfer interest from Leeds United.
The 22-year-old caught the attention of many in Ligue 1 last season after scoring six goals and providing nine assists in the league.
Bakwa has emerged as a concrete target at Elland Road, with the Whites ready to pay the French club’s £30.3million asking price.
Nottingham Forest could also make an offer for Bakwa in the coming days, with a final decision on the French youngster’s future expected this week.
Leeds United target Dilane Bakwa
Leeds may soon get an anwer on Bakwa. (Credit: Imago)
Strasbourg to decide on Dilane Bakwa future after Thursday amid Leeds United interest
Strasbourg play Brondby IF in the UEFA Conference League play-offs’ second leg on Thursday night.
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According to Lyall Thomas, the Ligue 1 outfit will likely make a call on Bakwa’s potential move after he plays in their European fixture on 28 August, which ended 0-0 in the first leg.
The Sky Sports journalist claimed on X on 25 August that the Whites have been interested in the France Under-21 international for some time now, but other Premier League clubs could enter the race.
With the West Yorkshire outfit possibly set to receive an answer on the right-winger at Elland Road, developments in LS11 could potentially heat up before Deadline Day.
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Dilane Bakwa to replace Largie Ramazani at Elland Road
Valencia are in talks to sign Largie Ramazani from Leeds on loan with a buy option in the final week of the transfer window.
The 24-year-old joined the Whites from Almeria last summer, but looks set to return to Spain this summer.
It isn’t surprising to see the Belgian forward angling for a move away from Elland Road due to competition for places under Daniel Farke.
Strasbourg signed Bakwa from Bourdeoux for around £8.6m in 2023.
The youngster has two years left on his contract at Stade de la Meinau.
The winger provided an assist in each of the French club’s first two league matches.
Leeds have signed Noah Okafor from AC Milan, and the Swiss national will undoubtedly be challenging Willy Gnonto for a place in the starting lineup on the left-wing.
Dan James doesn’t seem to have a natural backup or replacement in the squad, but the left-footed Bakwa will certainly change that.
The West Yorkshire outfit seem to be working on building a balanced squad after returning to the Premier League, and Ramazani being replaced by the French youngster makes sense.
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