Swiss journalists are convinced that Lugano’s Esgjan Alioski will soon be a Leeds United player, according to a reliable regional journalist.
Radio Yorkshire correspondent Joe Rawson reported an update on United’s pursuit of the Macedonia assist king, 25, on his personal Twitter account on Thursday morning.
Rawson said journalists in Switzerland that he has spoken to are “adamant” that Alioski’s speculated transfer to Leeds “is happening” as the club’s recruitment drive is set to continue.
Update on reports yesterday journalists who I’ve contacted regarding Ezgjan Alioski in Swiss adamant that the move to #lufc is happening
— Joe Rawson (@joerawson) June 29, 2017
This comes after Ticino News reported that Alioski has rejected the possibility of moves to Bundesliga and Serie A clubs to agree to drop down a division and play for Leeds in the English Championship next season.
United have swooped to sign Alioski after he spearheaded Lugano to a third-placed finish in the Swiss top division in the recent domestic season with 17 goals from 36 matches supplemented by 14 assists.
The Championship giants sealed a deal for central midfielder Mateusz Klich last Friday after converting the 2016-17 loans of Pontus Jansson and Hadi Sacko into permanent transfers.
They also announced the signing on Tuesday of midfielder Madger Gomes from the Liverpool academy.
Leeds continued their stunning overhaul under new owner Andrea Radrizzani by announcing on Wednesday evening that they have sealed a deal reportedly worth £20million to reclaim ownership of Elland Road following 13 years of private ownership.
The Yorkshire giants are reportedly also closing in on the signing of Spanish playmaker Samuel Saiz, who could undergo a medical at Leeds at the start of next week.